HIP 42762

HIP 42762 is a M-type (Red) star.

HIP 42762 lies approximately 48.7 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 48 years ago.

HIP 42762 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.83, HIP 42762 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.550.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ M Class M — M-type (Red)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,550

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +11.83
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 10,96
Khoảng Cách 48.7 ly

Vị trí

Xích kinh 8h 42,87m
Xích vĩ 9° 33,19′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HIP 42762?
HIP 42762 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 42762 from Earth?
HIP 42762 is approximately 48.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 42762 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.83, HIP 42762 is not visible to the naked eye.