HIP 5979

HIP 5979 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,042 light-years, HIP 5979 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 5979 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 5979 has an apparent magnitude of +8.23, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.474.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,474

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.23
Absolute Helligkeit 0,71
Entfernung 1,042 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 16,91m
Deklination -65° 58,05′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 5979?
HIP 5979 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 5979 from Earth?
HIP 5979 is approximately 1,042.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 5979 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.23, HIP 5979 is not visible to the naked eye.