HIP 86963

HIP 86963 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

HIP 86963 lies approximately 42.8 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 42 years ago.

HIP 86963 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.39, HIP 86963 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.439.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग M Class M — M-type (Red)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 1.439

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +11.39
निरपेक्ष परिमाण 10.80
दूरी 42.8 ly
नक्षत्रमंडल Scorpius

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 17h 46.24m
दिगंश -32° 6.14′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HIP 86963?
HIP 86963 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 86963 from Earth?
HIP 86963 is approximately 42.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 86963 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.39, HIP 86963 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 86963 in?
HIP 86963 is located in the constellation Scorpius.