HIP 106255

HIP 106255 is a M-type (Red) star.

HIP 106255 lies approximately 27.1 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 27 years ago.

HIP 106255 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.96, HIP 106255 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.703.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,703

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +11.96
Magnitude Absolue 12,36
Distance 27.1 ly

Position

Ascension droite 21h 31,31m
Déclinaison -9° 47,44′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 106255?
HIP 106255 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 106255 from Earth?
HIP 106255 is approximately 27.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 106255 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.96, HIP 106255 is not visible to the naked eye.