HIP 873

HIP 873 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 244.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 873 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 873 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 873 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.000.