HIP 12686

HIP 12686 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Perseus.

Located approximately 460.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 12686 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 12686 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.85, HIP 12686 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 +1.125.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,125

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.85
Magnitude Absoluta 0,10
Distância 461 ly
Constelação Perseus

Posição

Ascensão reta 2h 42,99m
Declinação 53° 31,57′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 12686?
HIP 12686 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 12686 from Earth?
HIP 12686 is approximately 460.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 12686 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.85, HIP 12686 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 12686 in?
HIP 12686 is located in the constellation Perseus.