HIP 8157

HIP 8157 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 2,051 light-years, HIP 8157 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8157 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8157 has an apparent magnitude of +8.46, 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 +1.097.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,097

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.46
Absolute Helligkeit -0,53
Entfernung 2,051 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 44,91m
Deklination -32° 49,60′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 8157?
HIP 8157 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 8157 from Earth?
HIP 8157 is approximately 2,051.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8157 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.46, HIP 8157 is not visible to the naked eye.