HIP 8972
HIP 8972 is a M-type (Red) star.
Located approximately 129.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 8972 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 8972 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +12.04, HIP 8972 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.453.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,453 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +12.04 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 9,04 |
| Entfernung | 130 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 1h 55,62m |
| Deklination | 2° 52,97′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 8972?
HIP 8972 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 8972 from Earth?
HIP 8972 is approximately 129.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8972 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.04, HIP 8972 is not visible to the naked eye.