HIP 82870

HIP 82870 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules.

Located approximately 534.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 82870 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 82870 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 82870 has an apparent magnitude of +6.58, 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 +1.236.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,236

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.58
Magnitude Absolue 0,51
Distance 535 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Ascension droite 16h 56,16m
Déclinaison 15° 23,02′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 82870?
HIP 82870 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 82870 from Earth?
HIP 82870 is approximately 534.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 82870 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.58, HIP 82870 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 82870 in?
HIP 82870 is located in the constellation Hercules.