HIP 63872
HIP 63872 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.
Located approximately 771.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 63872 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 63872 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 63872 has an apparent magnitude of +7.83, 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 +1.207.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,207 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +7.83 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,96 |
| Entfernung | 771 ly |
| Sternbild | Virgo |
Position
| Rektaszension | 13h 5,45m |
| Deklination | -17° 0,27′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 63872?
HIP 63872 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 63872 from Earth?
HIP 63872 is approximately 771.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 63872 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.83, HIP 63872 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 63872 in?
HIP 63872 is located in the constellation Virgo.