HIP 6440

HIP 6440 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 300.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 6440 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 6440 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 6440 has an apparent magnitude of +6.71, 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 +0.990.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,990

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.71
Absolute Helligkeit 1,88
Entfernung 301 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 22,72m
Deklination -36° 35,79′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 6440?
HIP 6440 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 6440 from Earth?
HIP 6440 is approximately 300.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 6440 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.71, HIP 6440 is not visible to the naked eye.