HIP 42492
HIP 42492 is a F-type (Yellow-White) star.
HIP 42492 is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.
HIP 42492 is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +10.16, HIP 42492 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.960.
Physical Properties
| Spectral Class | F Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Color Index (B−V) | 0.960 |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +10.16 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -9.84 |
| Distance | 326,156 ly |
Position
| Right Ascension | 8h 39.76m |
| Declination | -43° 51.65′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HIP 42492?
HIP 42492 is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is HIP 42492 from Earth?
HIP 42492 is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 42492 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.16, HIP 42492 is not visible to the naked eye.