HIP 6493

HIP 6493 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

At a distance of roughly 1,000 light-years, HIP 6493 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 6493 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 6493 has an apparent magnitude of +9.68, 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 +1.084.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,084

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +9.68
Magnitude Absolue 2,25
Distance 1,000 ly
Constellation Cassiopeia

Position

Ascension droite 1h 23,42m
Déclinaison 62° 37,09′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 6493?
HIP 6493 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 6493 from Earth?
HIP 6493 is approximately 1,000.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 6493 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.68, HIP 6493 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 6493 in?
HIP 6493 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.