HIP 12861

HIP 12861 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Perseus.

Located approximately 643.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 12861 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 12861 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 12861 has an apparent magnitude of +8.31, 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 +0.090.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,090

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.31
Absolute Helligkeit 1,84
Entfernung 643 ly
Sternbild Perseus

Position

Rektaszension 2h 45,33m
Deklination 38° 4,12′

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What type of star is HIP 12861?
HIP 12861 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 12861 from Earth?
HIP 12861 is approximately 643.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 12861 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.31, HIP 12861 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 12861 in?
HIP 12861 is located in the constellation Perseus.