HIP 1242
HIP 1242 is a M-type (Red) star.
HIP 1242 lies approximately 16.3 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 16 years ago.
HIP 1242 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.49, HIP 1242 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.750.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | 1,750 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +11.49 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | 13,00 |
| Расстояние | 16.3 ly |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 0h 15,47m |
| Склонение | -16° 8,03′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is HIP 1242?
HIP 1242 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 1242 from Earth?
HIP 1242 is approximately 16.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 1242 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.49, HIP 1242 is not visible to the naked eye.