HIP 96946

HIP 96946 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Cygnus.

Located approximately 179.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 96946 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 96946 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 96946 has an apparent magnitude of +8.38, 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.770.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,770

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.38
Absolute Helligkeit 4,68
Entfernung 180 ly
Sternbild Cygnus

Position

Rektaszension 19h 42,48m
Deklination 31° 44,42′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 96946?
HIP 96946 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 96946 from Earth?
HIP 96946 is approximately 179.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 96946 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.38, HIP 96946 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 96946 in?
HIP 96946 is located in the constellation Cygnus.