HIP 5266

HIP 5266 is a M-type (Red) star.

Located approximately 169.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 5266 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 5266 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.43, HIP 5266 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.540.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,540

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +11.43
Absolute Helligkeit 7,85
Entfernung 169 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 7,27m
Deklination -63° 23,67′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 5266?
HIP 5266 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 5266 from Earth?
HIP 5266 is approximately 169.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 5266 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.43, HIP 5266 is not visible to the naked eye.