HIP 26396

HIP 26396 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 504.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 26396 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 26396 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.83, HIP 26396 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 -0.075.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,075

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.83
Absolute Helligkeit -0,12
Entfernung 505 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 5h 37,15m
Deklination 26° 55,47′

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What type of star is HIP 26396?
HIP 26396 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 26396 from Earth?
HIP 26396 is approximately 504.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 26396 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.83, HIP 26396 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 26396 in?
HIP 26396 is located in the constellation Taurus.