HIP 60871

HIP 60871 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.

Located approximately 645.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 60871 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60871 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60871 has an apparent magnitude of +8.01, 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 +1.020.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,020

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.01
Absolute Helligkeit 1,53
Entfernung 646 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 12h 28,57m
Deklination 12° 7,05′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 60871?
HIP 60871 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 60871 from Earth?
HIP 60871 is approximately 645.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60871 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.01, HIP 60871 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60871 in?
HIP 60871 is located in the constellation Virgo.