HIP 96496

HIP 96496 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Located approximately 397.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 96496 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 96496 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.66, HIP 96496 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.237.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,237

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.66
Absolute Helligkeit 0,23
Entfernung 397 ly
Sternbild Sagittarius

Position

Rektaszension 19h 37,06m
Deklination -18° 13,86′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 96496?
HIP 96496 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 96496 from Earth?
HIP 96496 is approximately 397.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 96496 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.66, HIP 96496 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 96496 in?
HIP 96496 is located in the constellation Sagittarius.