HIP 66288

HIP 66288 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.

At a distance of roughly 2,064 light-years, HIP 66288 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 66288 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 66288 has an apparent magnitude of +8.50, 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 +1.360.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,360

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.50
Absolute Helligkeit -0,51
Entfernung 2,064 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 13h 35,16m
Deklination 11° 57,97′

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What type of star is HIP 66288?
HIP 66288 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 66288 from Earth?
HIP 66288 is approximately 2,064.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 66288 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.50, HIP 66288 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 66288 in?
HIP 66288 is located in the constellation Virgo.