HIP 117756

HIP 117756 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Aquarius.

Located approximately 616.5 light-years from Earth, HIP 117756 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 117756 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.76, HIP 117756 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.171.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,171

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.76
Magnitude Absoluta -0,62
Distância 617 ly
Constelação Aquarius

Posição

Ascensão reta 23h 52,84m
Declinação -8° 59,81′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 117756?
HIP 117756 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 117756 from Earth?
HIP 117756 is approximately 616.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 117756 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.76, HIP 117756 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 117756 in?
HIP 117756 is located in the constellation Aquarius.