HIP 71280

HIP 71280 is a M-type (Red) star.

Located approximately 856.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 71280 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 71280 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.74, HIP 71280 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 +1.560.