HIP 96838

HIP 96838 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Located approximately 840.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 96838 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 96838 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 96838 has an apparent magnitude of +8.39, 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 +1.100.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,100

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.39
Absolute Helligkeit 1,33
Entfernung 841 ly
Sternbild Sagittarius

Position

Rektaszension 19h 41,08m
Deklination -23° 39,01′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 96838?
HIP 96838 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 96838 from Earth?
HIP 96838 is approximately 840.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 96838 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.39, HIP 96838 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 96838 in?
HIP 96838 is located in the constellation Sagittarius.