HIP 6988

HIP 6988 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 2,381 light-years, HIP 6988 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 6988 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 6988 has an apparent magnitude of +9.21, 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 +1.086.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,086

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.21
Absolute Helligkeit -0,11
Entfernung 2,381 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 29,96m
Deklination -33° 3,02′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 6988?
HIP 6988 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 6988 from Earth?
HIP 6988 is approximately 2,380.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 6988 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.21, HIP 6988 is not visible to the naked eye.