HIP 61042
HIP 61042 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.
Located approximately 918.8 light-years from Earth, HIP 61042 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 61042 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 61042 has an apparent magnitude of +7.84, 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 +0.989.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,989 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +7.84 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,59 |
| Entfernung | 919 ly |
| Sternbild | Virgo |
Position
| Rektaszension | 12h 30,64m |
| Deklination | -9° 49,47′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 61042?
HIP 61042 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 61042 from Earth?
HIP 61042 is approximately 918.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 61042 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.84, HIP 61042 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 61042 in?
HIP 61042 is located in the constellation Virgo.