HIP 47909

HIP 47909 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo.

Located approximately 712.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 47909 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 47909 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 47909 has an apparent magnitude of +6.78, 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 +1.360.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,360

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.78
Absolute Helligkeit 0,08
Entfernung 712 ly
Sternbild Leo

Position

Rektaszension 9h 45,87m
Deklination 18° 41,02′

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What type of star is HIP 47909?
HIP 47909 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 47909 from Earth?
HIP 47909 is approximately 712.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 47909 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.78, HIP 47909 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 47909 in?
HIP 47909 is located in the constellation Leo.