HIP 12493

HIP 12493 is a M-type (Red) star.

Located approximately 76.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 12493 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 12493 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 12493 has an apparent magnitude of +9.51, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.185.