HIP 5042

HIP 5042 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 533.8 light-years from Earth, HIP 5042 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 5042 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 5042 has an apparent magnitude of +6.44, 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 +1.071.