HIP 17664

HIP 17664 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 425.8 light-years from Earth, HIP 17664 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 17664 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 17664 has an apparent magnitude of +6.83, 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 +0.021.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,021

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.83
Absolute Helligkeit 1,25
Entfernung 426 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 3h 46,99m
Deklination 24° 31,21′

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What type of star is HIP 17664?
HIP 17664 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 17664 from Earth?
HIP 17664 is approximately 425.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 17664 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.83, HIP 17664 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 17664 in?
HIP 17664 is located in the constellation Taurus.