HIP 21479

HIP 21479 is a M-type (Red) star.

Located approximately 178.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 21479 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 21479 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.59, HIP 21479 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.500.