HIP 68996

HIP 68996 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 2,038 light-years, HIP 68996 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 68996 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 68996 has an apparent magnitude of +7.83, 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 +1.357.

物理的特性

スペクトル型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.357

観測

見かけの等級 +7.83
絶対等級 -1.15
距離 2,038 ly
星座 Centaurus

位置

赤経 14h 7.56m
赤緯 -40° 39.07′

よくある質問

What type of star is HIP 68996?
HIP 68996 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 68996 from Earth?
HIP 68996 is approximately 2,038.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 68996 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.83, HIP 68996 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 68996 in?
HIP 68996 is located in the constellation Centaurus.