HIP 42624

HIP 42624 is a A-type (White) star.

At a distance of roughly 2,548 light-years, HIP 42624 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 42624 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.74, HIP 42624 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.137.