HIP 59170

HIP 59170 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.

Located approximately 682.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 59170 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 59170 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 59170 has an apparent magnitude of +7.86, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.949.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,949

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.86
Absolute Helligkeit 1,26
Entfernung 682 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 12h 8,04m
Deklination 6° 2,18′

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What type of star is HIP 59170?
HIP 59170 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 59170 from Earth?
HIP 59170 is approximately 682.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59170 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.86, HIP 59170 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59170 in?
HIP 59170 is located in the constellation Virgo.