HIP 82873

HIP 82873 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules.

At a distance of roughly 1,941 light-years, HIP 82873 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 82873 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 82873 has an apparent magnitude of +8.41, 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 +1.230.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,230

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.41
Absolute Helligkeit -0,46
Entfernung 1,941 ly
Sternbild Hercules

Position

Rektaszension 16h 56,18m
Deklination 27° 12,35′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 82873?
HIP 82873 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 82873 from Earth?
HIP 82873 is approximately 1,941.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 82873 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.41, HIP 82873 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 82873 in?
HIP 82873 is located in the constellation Hercules.