HIP 8688

HIP 8688 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,161 light-years, HIP 8688 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8688 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8688 has an apparent magnitude of +6.44, 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 +1.608.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,608

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +6.44
Mutlak Parlaklık -1,32
Mesafe 1,161 ly

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 1h 51,77m
Dik Açı -15° 38,85′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is HIP 8688?
HIP 8688 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 8688 from Earth?
HIP 8688 is approximately 1,160.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8688 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.44, HIP 8688 is not visible to the naked eye.