HIP 117955

HIP 117955 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

At a distance of roughly 1,157 light-years, HIP 117955 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 117955 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 117955 has an apparent magnitude of +7.28, 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 +1.134.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,134

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.28
Magnitude Absolue -0,47
Distance 1,157 ly
Constellation Cassiopeia

Position

Ascension droite 23h 55,54m
Déclinaison 59° 24,93′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 117955?
HIP 117955 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 117955 from Earth?
HIP 117955 is approximately 1,156.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 117955 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.28, HIP 117955 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 117955 in?
HIP 117955 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.