HIP 26857

HIP 26857 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Orion.

HIP 26857 lies approximately 19.0 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 19 years ago.

HIP 26857 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.56, HIP 26857 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 +1.675.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,675

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +11.56
Magnitude Absolue 12,73
Distance 19.0 ly
Constellation Orion

Position

Ascension droite 5h 42,15m
Déclinaison 12° 29,36′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 26857?
HIP 26857 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 26857 from Earth?
HIP 26857 is approximately 19.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 26857 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.56, HIP 26857 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 26857 in?
HIP 26857 is located in the constellation Orion.