HIP 169

HIP 169 is a M-type (Red) star.

HIP 169 lies approximately 50.0 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 49 years ago.

HIP 169 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 169 has an apparent magnitude of +9.24, 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 +1.390.

Sifat Fisik

Kelas Spektral M Class M — M-type (Red)
Indeks Warna (B−V) 1,390

Pengamatan

Magnitudo Semu +9.24
Magnitudo Mutlak 8,31
Jarak 50.0 ly

Posisi

Asensio Rekta 0h 2,14m
Deklinasi -68° 16,85′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HIP 169?
HIP 169 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 169 from Earth?
HIP 169 is approximately 50.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 169 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.24, HIP 169 is not visible to the naked eye.