HIP 48855

HIP 48855 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo.

Located approximately 564.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 48855 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 48855 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 48855 has an apparent magnitude of +8.19, 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 +1.031.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,031

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.19
Absolute Helligkeit 2,00
Entfernung 564 ly
Sternbild Leo

Position

Rektaszension 9h 57,88m
Deklination 13° 36,44′

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What type of star is HIP 48855?
HIP 48855 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 48855 from Earth?
HIP 48855 is approximately 564.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 48855 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.19, HIP 48855 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 48855 in?
HIP 48855 is located in the constellation Leo.