HIP 840

HIP 840 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 190.2 light-years from Earth, HIP 840 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 840 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.84, HIP 840 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.973.