HIP 42372

HIP 42372 is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.

Located approximately 266.5 light-years from Earth, HIP 42372 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 42372 is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.66, HIP 42372 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.964.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,964

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.66
Magnitude Absoluta 1,10
Distância 266 ly
Constelação Ursa Major

Posição

Ascensão reta 8h 38,37m
Declinação 53° 24,09′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 42372?
HIP 42372 is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is HIP 42372 from Earth?
HIP 42372 is approximately 266.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 42372 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.66, HIP 42372 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 42372 in?
HIP 42372 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.