HIP 16256

HIP 16256 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,615 light-years, HIP 16256 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 16256 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 16256 has an apparent magnitude of +9.00, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.311.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.311

观测

视星等 +9.00
绝对星等 0.53
距离 1,615 ly

位置

赤经 3h 29.51m
赤纬 -54° 46.92′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 16256?
HIP 16256 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 16256 from Earth?
HIP 16256 is approximately 1,614.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 16256 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.00, HIP 16256 is not visible to the naked eye.