HIP 17776

HIP 17776 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 386.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 17776 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 17776 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.44, HIP 17776 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.067.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,067

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.44
Absolute Helligkeit 0,07
Entfernung 386 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 3h 48,35m
Deklination 23° 25,27′

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What type of star is HIP 17776?
HIP 17776 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 17776 from Earth?
HIP 17776 is approximately 386.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 17776 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.44, HIP 17776 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 17776 in?
HIP 17776 is located in the constellation Taurus.