HIP 8856

HIP 8856 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Perseus.

Located approximately 653.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 8856 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8856 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8856 has an apparent magnitude of +6.87, 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 +1.348.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,348

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.87
Absolute Helligkeit 0,36
Entfernung 654 ly
Sternbild Perseus

Position

Rektaszension 1h 53,90m
Deklination 49° 56,58′

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What type of star is HIP 8856?
HIP 8856 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 8856 from Earth?
HIP 8856 is approximately 653.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8856 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.87, HIP 8856 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 8856 in?
HIP 8856 is located in the constellation Perseus.