HIP 66966

HIP 66966 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.

At a distance of roughly 1,035 light-years, HIP 66966 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 66966 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 66966 has an apparent magnitude of +7.06, 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 +1.285.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,285

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.06
Magnitude Absolue -0,45
Distance 1,035 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 13h 43,51m
Déclinaison -4° 16,47′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 66966?
HIP 66966 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 66966 from Earth?
HIP 66966 is approximately 1,035.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 66966 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.06, HIP 66966 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 66966 in?
HIP 66966 is located in the constellation Virgo.