HIP 102609

HIP 102609 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cygnus.

At a distance of roughly 1,531 light-years, HIP 102609 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 102609 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 102609 has an apparent magnitude of +9.53, 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.160.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,160

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.53
Absolute Helligkeit 1,17
Entfernung 1,531 ly
Sternbild Cygnus

Position

Rektaszension 20h 47,61m
Deklination 45° 40,49′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 102609?
HIP 102609 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 102609 from Earth?
HIP 102609 is approximately 1,531.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 102609 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.53, HIP 102609 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 102609 in?
HIP 102609 is located in the constellation Cygnus.