HIP 108159
HIP 108159 is a M-type (Red) star.
HIP 108159 lies approximately 47.7 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 47 years ago.
HIP 108159 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.99, HIP 108159 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 +1.560.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,560 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +11.99 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 11,16 |
| Distance | 47.7 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 21h 54,76m |
| Déclinaison | -46° 59,56′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is HIP 108159?
HIP 108159 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 108159 from Earth?
HIP 108159 is approximately 47.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 108159 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.99, HIP 108159 is not visible to the naked eye.