HIP 3959

HIP 3959 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 3,198 light-years, HIP 3959 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 3959 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 3959 has an apparent magnitude of +8.82, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.183.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,183

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.82
Absolute Helligkeit -1,14
Entfernung 3,198 ly

Position

Rektaszension 0h 50,84m
Deklination -57° 1,61′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 3959?
HIP 3959 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 3959 from Earth?
HIP 3959 is approximately 3,197.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 3959 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.82, HIP 3959 is not visible to the naked eye.