HIP 9871

HIP 9871 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,853 light-years, HIP 9871 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 9871 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 9871 has an apparent magnitude of +7.85, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.610.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,610

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.85
Absolute Helligkeit -0,92
Entfernung 1,853 ly

Position

Rektaszension 2h 7,00m
Deklination -34° 45,23′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 9871?
HIP 9871 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 9871 from Earth?
HIP 9871 is approximately 1,853.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 9871 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.85, HIP 9871 is not visible to the naked eye.