HIP 55042

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HIP 55042 is a M-type (Red) star.

HIP 55042 lies approximately 41.3 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 41 years ago.

HIP 55042 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.66, HIP 55042 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 +1.490.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class M Class M — M-type (Red)
Color Index (B−V) 1.490

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +11.66
Absolute Magnitude 11.15
Distance 41.3 ly

Position

Right Ascension 11h 16.02m
Declination -57° 32.86′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HIP 55042?
HIP 55042 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 55042 from Earth?
HIP 55042 is approximately 41.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55042 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.66, HIP 55042 is not visible to the naked eye.