HIP 117871

HIP 117871 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 2,764 light-years, HIP 117871 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 117871 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 117871 has an apparent magnitude of +9.03, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.728.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,728

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +9.03
Mutlak Parlaklık -0,61
Mesafe 2,764 ly

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 23h 54,55m
Dik Açı -62° 52,06′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is HIP 117871?
HIP 117871 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 117871 from Earth?
HIP 117871 is approximately 2,764.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 117871 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.03, HIP 117871 is not visible to the naked eye.