HIP 78879

HIP 78879 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 632.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 78879 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 78879 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 78879 has an apparent magnitude of +8.71, 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 +1.161.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.161

观测

视星等 +8.71
绝对星等 2.27
距离 632 ly
星座 Scorpius

位置

赤经 16h 6.11m
赤纬 -15° 28.11′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 78879?
HIP 78879 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 78879 from Earth?
HIP 78879 is approximately 632.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 78879 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.71, HIP 78879 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 78879 in?
HIP 78879 is located in the constellation Scorpius.