HIP 7242

HIP 7242 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 685.2 light-years from Earth, HIP 7242 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 7242 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 7242 has an apparent magnitude of +8.61, 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 +1.041.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.041

观测

视星等 +8.61
绝对星等 2.00
距离 685 ly

位置

赤经 1h 33.29m
赤纬 -44° 9.13′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 7242?
HIP 7242 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 7242 from Earth?
HIP 7242 is approximately 685.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 7242 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.61, HIP 7242 is not visible to the naked eye.