HIP 79608

HIP 79608 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules.

Located approximately 765.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 79608 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 79608 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 79608 has an apparent magnitude of +6.59, 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 +1.300.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,300

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.59
Absolute Helligkeit -0,26
Entfernung 766 ly
Sternbild Hercules

Position

Rektaszension 16h 14,70m
Deklination 7° 51,49′

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What type of star is HIP 79608?
HIP 79608 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 79608 from Earth?
HIP 79608 is approximately 765.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79608 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.59, HIP 79608 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 79608 in?
HIP 79608 is located in the constellation Hercules.