HIP 117864

HIP 117864 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

At a distance of roughly 1,476 light-years, HIP 117864 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 117864 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 117864 has an apparent magnitude of +8.39, 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 +0.042.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,042

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.39
Absolute Helligkeit 0,11
Entfernung 1,476 ly
Sternbild Cassiopeia

Position

Rektaszension 23h 54,39m
Deklination 48° 55,75′

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What type of star is HIP 117864?
HIP 117864 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 117864 from Earth?
HIP 117864 is approximately 1,475.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 117864 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.39, HIP 117864 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 117864 in?
HIP 117864 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.