HIP 102966

HIP 102966 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Aquarius.

At a distance of roughly 1,235 light-years, HIP 102966 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 102966 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 102966 has an apparent magnitude of +9.11, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.022.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,022

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.11
Absolute Helligkeit 1,22
Entfernung 1,235 ly
Sternbild Aquarius

Position

Rektaszension 20h 51,70m
Deklination 1° 8,81′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 102966?
HIP 102966 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 102966 from Earth?
HIP 102966 is approximately 1,235.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 102966 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.11, HIP 102966 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 102966 in?
HIP 102966 is located in the constellation Aquarius.