HIP 4406

HIP 4406 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,157 light-years, HIP 4406 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 4406 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 4406 has an apparent magnitude of +9.30, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.514.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,514

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.30
Absolute Helligkeit 1,55
Entfernung 1,157 ly

Position

Rektaszension 0h 56,49m
Deklination -59° 40,39′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 4406?
HIP 4406 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 4406 from Earth?
HIP 4406 is approximately 1,156.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 4406 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.30, HIP 4406 is not visible to the naked eye.