HIP 60420

HIP 60420 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.

At a distance of roughly 1,059 light-years, HIP 60420 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60420 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60420 has an apparent magnitude of +7.64, 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 +1.103.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,103

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.64
Magnitude Absolue 0,08
Distance 1,059 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 12h 23,27m
Déclinaison -9° 46,28′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 60420?
HIP 60420 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 60420 from Earth?
HIP 60420 is approximately 1,059.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60420 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.64, HIP 60420 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60420 in?
HIP 60420 is located in the constellation Virgo.