HIP 18946

HIP 18946 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 140.2 light-years from Earth, HIP 18946 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 18946 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.12, HIP 18946 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.095.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,095

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +10.12
Magnitude Absolue 6,95
Distance 140 ly
Constellation Taurus

Position

Ascension droite 4h 3,65m
Déclinaison 19° 27,30′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 18946?
HIP 18946 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 18946 from Earth?
HIP 18946 is approximately 140.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 18946 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.12, HIP 18946 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 18946 in?
HIP 18946 is located in the constellation Taurus.