HIP 12261

HIP 12261 is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.

HIP 12261 lies approximately 49.0 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 48 years ago.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.36, HIP 12261 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars.

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +12.36
Magnitude Absoluta 11,48
Distância 49.0 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 2h 37,88m
Declinação -58° 45,18′

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is HIP 12261 from Earth?
HIP 12261 is approximately 49.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 12261 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.36, HIP 12261 is not visible to the naked eye.