HIP 13218
HIP 13218 is a M-type (Red) star.
HIP 13218 lies approximately 42.2 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 42 years ago.
HIP 13218 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +10.72, HIP 13218 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 +1.510.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,510 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +10.72 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 10,16 |
| Distance | 42.2 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 2h 50,16m |
| Déclinaison | -53° 8,34′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is HIP 13218?
HIP 13218 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 13218 from Earth?
HIP 13218 is approximately 42.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 13218 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.72, HIP 13218 is not visible to the naked eye.