HIP 4872
HIP 4872 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.
HIP 4872 lies approximately 32.5 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 32 years ago.
HIP 4872 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 4872 has an apparent magnitude of +9.56, 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 +1.463.
Fiziksel Özellikler
| Spektral Sınıf | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Renk İndeksi (B−V) | 1,463 |
Gözlem
| Görünür Parlaklık | +9.56 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | 9,57 |
| Mesafe | 32.5 ly |
| Takımyıldız | Cassiopeia |
Konum
| Sağ Açıklık | 1h 2,64m |
| Dik Açı | 62° 20,70′ |
Sıkça Sorulan Sorular
What type of star is HIP 4872?
HIP 4872 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 4872 from Earth?
HIP 4872 is approximately 32.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 4872 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.56, HIP 4872 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 4872 in?
HIP 4872 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.