HIP 117431

HIP 117431 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,284 light-years, HIP 117431 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 117431 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 117431 has an apparent magnitude of +9.15, 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 +1.538.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.538

观测

视星等 +9.15
绝对星等 1.17
距离 1,284 ly

位置

赤经 23h 48.65m
赤纬 -59° 3.45′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 117431?
HIP 117431 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 117431 from Earth?
HIP 117431 is approximately 1,284.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 117431 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.15, HIP 117431 is not visible to the naked eye.