HIP 6972
HIP 6972 is a K-type (Orange) star.
Located approximately 232.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 6972 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 6972 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +10.45, HIP 6972 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.072.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,072 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +10.45 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 6,19 |
| Entfernung | 232 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 1h 29,74m |
| Deklination | 8° 26,59′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 6972?
HIP 6972 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 6972 from Earth?
HIP 6972 is approximately 232.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 6972 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.45, HIP 6972 is not visible to the naked eye.