HIP 8230

HIP 8230 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 550.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 8230 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8230 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.37, HIP 8230 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 +1.517.