HIP 8850

HIP 8850 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,463 light-years, HIP 8850 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8850 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8850 has an apparent magnitude of +8.87, 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 +1.029.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,029

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.87
Absolute Helligkeit 0,61
Entfernung 1,463 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 53,85m
Deklination -30° 18,13′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 8850?
HIP 8850 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 8850 from Earth?
HIP 8850 is approximately 1,462.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8850 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.87, HIP 8850 is not visible to the naked eye.