HIP 40042

HIP 40042 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 570.2 light-years from Earth, HIP 40042 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 40042 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 40042 has an apparent magnitude of +8.40, 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 +1.177.