HIP 59423

HIP 59423 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.

Located approximately 522.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 59423 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 59423 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 59423 has an apparent magnitude of +6.74, 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 +1.074.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,074

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.74
Absolute Helligkeit 0,72
Entfernung 523 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 12h 11,37m
Deklination -2° 41,95′

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What type of star is HIP 59423?
HIP 59423 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 59423 from Earth?
HIP 59423 is approximately 522.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59423 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.74, HIP 59423 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59423 in?
HIP 59423 is located in the constellation Virgo.