HIP 8879

HIP 8879 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,049 light-years, HIP 8879 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8879 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8879 has an apparent magnitude of +8.09, 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 +1.365.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,365

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.09
Magnitude Absolue 0,55
Distance 1,049 ly

Position

Ascension droite 1h 54,34m
Déclinaison -45° 58,10′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 8879?
HIP 8879 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 8879 from Earth?
HIP 8879 is approximately 1,048.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8879 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.09, HIP 8879 is not visible to the naked eye.