HIP 4642

HIP 4642 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 2,452 light-years, HIP 4642 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 4642 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 4642 has an apparent magnitude of +8.60, 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 +1.258.

物理的特性

スペクトル型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.258

観測

見かけの等級 +8.60
絶対等級 -0.78
距離 2,452 ly

位置

赤経 0h 59.61m
赤緯 0° 40.24′

よくある質問

What type of star is HIP 4642?
HIP 4642 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 4642 from Earth?
HIP 4642 is approximately 2,452.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 4642 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.60, HIP 4642 is not visible to the naked eye.