HIP 79951

HIP 79951 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules.

At a distance of roughly 1,310 light-years, HIP 79951 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 79951 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 79951 has an apparent magnitude of +9.86, 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 +1.043.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de color (B−V) 1,043

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +9.86
Magnitud Absoluta 1,84
Distancia 1,310 ly
Constelación Hercules

Posición

Ascensión recta 16h 19,18m
Declinación 46° 39,88′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is HIP 79951?
HIP 79951 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 79951 from Earth?
HIP 79951 is approximately 1,309.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79951 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.86, HIP 79951 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 79951 in?
HIP 79951 is located in the constellation Hercules.