HIP 61874

HIP 61874 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

HIP 61874 lies approximately 25.4 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 25 years ago.

HIP 61874 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.24, HIP 61874 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 +1.750.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.750

观测

视星等 +12.24
绝对星等 12.78
距离 25.4 ly
星座 Centaurus

位置

赤经 12h 40.77m
赤纬 -43° 33.98′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 61874?
HIP 61874 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 61874 from Earth?
HIP 61874 is approximately 25.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 61874 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.24, HIP 61874 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 61874 in?
HIP 61874 is located in the constellation Centaurus.