HIP 68942

HIP 68942 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 2,189 light-years, HIP 68942 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 68942 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 68942 has an apparent magnitude of +8.31, 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 +1.253.

物理的特性

スペクトル型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.253

観測

見かけの等級 +8.31
絶対等級 -0.82
距離 2,189 ly
星座 Centaurus

位置

赤経 14h 6.75m
赤緯 -56° 50.85′

よくある質問

What type of star is HIP 68942?
HIP 68942 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 68942 from Earth?
HIP 68942 is approximately 2,189.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 68942 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.31, HIP 68942 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 68942 in?
HIP 68942 is located in the constellation Centaurus.