HIP 20857
HIP 20857 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.
At a distance of roughly 1,424 light-years, HIP 20857 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 20857 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 20857 has an apparent magnitude of +8.02, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.031.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,031 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +8.02 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,18 |
| Entfernung | 1,424 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 4h 28,18m |
| Deklination | -12° 15,91′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 20857?
HIP 20857 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 20857 from Earth?
HIP 20857 is approximately 1,424.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 20857 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.02, HIP 20857 is not visible to the naked eye.