HIP 8878

HIP 8878 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Located approximately 755.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 8878 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8878 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8878 has an apparent magnitude of +7.03, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.635.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,635

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.03
Absolute Helligkeit 0,21
Entfernung 755 ly
Sternbild Cassiopeia

Position

Rektaszension 1h 54,34m
Deklination 69° 10,94′

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What type of star is HIP 8878?
HIP 8878 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 8878 from Earth?
HIP 8878 is approximately 755.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8878 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.03, HIP 8878 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 8878 in?
HIP 8878 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.