HIP 6492
HIP 6492 is a K-type (Orange) star.
At a distance of roughly 1,000 light-years, HIP 6492 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 6492 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.97, HIP 6492 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.677.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,677 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.97 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -1,46 |
| Entfernung | 1,000 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 1h 23,42m |
| Deklination | 20° 28,14′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 6492?
HIP 6492 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 6492 from Earth?
HIP 6492 is approximately 1,000.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 6492 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.97, HIP 6492 is visible to the naked eye.