HIP 79648

HIP 79648 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,140 light-years, HIP 79648 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 79648 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 79648 has an apparent magnitude of +8.94, 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 +1.256.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,256

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.94
Magnitude Absolue 1,22
Distance 1,140 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 16h 15,21m
Déclinaison -12° 44,97′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 79648?
HIP 79648 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 79648 from Earth?
HIP 79648 is approximately 1,140.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79648 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.94, HIP 79648 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 79648 in?
HIP 79648 is located in the constellation Scorpius.