HIP 15638
HIP 15638 is a M-type (Red) star.
HIP 15638 lies approximately 45.8 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 45 years ago.
HIP 15638 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.21, HIP 15638 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 +1.590.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,590 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +11.21 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 10,47 |
| Distance | 45.8 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 3h 21,34m |
| Déclinaison | 79° 58,04′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is HIP 15638?
HIP 15638 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 15638 from Earth?
HIP 15638 is approximately 45.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 15638 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.21, HIP 15638 is not visible to the naked eye.