HIP 42008

HIP 42008 is a G-type (Yellow) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,647 light-years, HIP 42008 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 42008 is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.89, HIP 42008 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.066.