HIP 42661

HIP 42661 is a K-type (Orange) star.

HIP 42661 is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

HIP 42661 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.16, HIP 42661 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.497.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse K Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,497

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +10.16
Absolute Helligkeit -9,84
Entfernung 326,156 ly

Position

Rektaszension 8h 41,69m
Deklination 12° 10,76′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HIP 42661?
HIP 42661 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 42661 from Earth?
HIP 42661 is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 42661 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.16, HIP 42661 is not visible to the naked eye.