HIP 79050

HIP 79050 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 478.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 79050 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 79050 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.35, HIP 79050 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 +1.643.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,643

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.35
Absolute Helligkeit -0,48
Entfernung 479 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 16h 8,13m
Deklination -26° 19,60′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 79050?
HIP 79050 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 79050 from Earth?
HIP 79050 is approximately 478.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79050 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.35, HIP 79050 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 79050 in?
HIP 79050 is located in the constellation Scorpius.