HIP 72944

HIP 72944 is a M-type (Red) star.

HIP 72944 lies approximately 31.5 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 31 years ago.

HIP 72944 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.11, HIP 72944 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 +1.500.

物理特性

光谱类型 M Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.500

观测

视星等 +10.11
绝对星等 10.19
距离 31.5 ly

位置

赤经 14h 54.49m
赤纬 16° 6.06′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HIP 72944?
HIP 72944 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 72944 from Earth?
HIP 72944 is approximately 31.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 72944 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.11, HIP 72944 is not visible to the naked eye.