HIP 8968
HIP 8968 is a M-type (Red) star.
HIP 8968 is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.
HIP 8968 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 8968 has an apparent magnitude of +8.28, 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 +1.371.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,371 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +8.28 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -11,72 |
| Entfernung | 326,156 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 1h 55,52m |
| Deklination | 17° 11,36′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 8968?
HIP 8968 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 8968 from Earth?
HIP 8968 is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8968 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.28, HIP 8968 is not visible to the naked eye.