HIP 4960

HIP 4960 is a G-type (Yellow) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,026 light-years, HIP 4960 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 4960 is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 4960 has an apparent magnitude of +8.60, 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.741.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,741

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.60
Absolute Helligkeit 1,11
Entfernung 1,026 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 3,61m
Deklination 23° 46,11′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 4960?
HIP 4960 is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is HIP 4960 from Earth?
HIP 4960 is approximately 1,025.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 4960 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.60, HIP 4960 is not visible to the naked eye.