HIP 5238

HIP 5238 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,315 light-years, HIP 5238 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 5238 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 5238 has an apparent magnitude of +8.56, 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 +1.347.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,347

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.56
Absolute Helligkeit 0,53
Entfernung 1,315 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 6,98m
Deklination -63° 21,29′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 5238?
HIP 5238 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 5238 from Earth?
HIP 5238 is approximately 1,315.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 5238 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.56, HIP 5238 is not visible to the naked eye.