HIP 172
HIP 172 is a O-type (Blue) star.
At a distance of roughly 2,861 light-years, HIP 172 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 172 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 172 has an apparent magnitude of +9.05, 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.976.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class O — O-type (Blue) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,976 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +9.05 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,66 |
| Entfernung | 2,861 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 0h 2,17m |
| Deklination | 67° 24,54′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 172?
HIP 172 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 172 from Earth?
HIP 172 is approximately 2,861.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 172 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.05, HIP 172 is not visible to the naked eye.