HIP 20961

HIP 20961 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,941 light-years, HIP 20961 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 20961 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 20961 has an apparent magnitude of +8.77, 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 +1.508.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.508

观测

视星等 +8.77
绝对星等 -0.10
距离 1,941 ly

位置

赤经 4h 29.68m
赤纬 -48° 22.34′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 20961?
HIP 20961 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 20961 from Earth?
HIP 20961 is approximately 1,941.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 20961 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.77, HIP 20961 is not visible to the naked eye.