HIP 8117

HIP 8117 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,524 light-years, HIP 8117 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8117 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8117 has an apparent magnitude of +8.80, 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 +1.004.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,004

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.80
Magnitude Absolue 0,45
Distance 1,524 ly

Position

Ascension droite 1h 44,35m
Déclinaison -31° 37,11′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 8117?
HIP 8117 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 8117 from Earth?
HIP 8117 is approximately 1,524.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8117 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.80, HIP 8117 is not visible to the naked eye.