HIP 34968

HIP 34968 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

At a distance of roughly 1,443 light-years, HIP 34968 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 34968 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 34968 has an apparent magnitude of +8.98, 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 -0.063.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,063

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.98
Absolute Helligkeit 0,75
Entfernung 1,443 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 7h 14,14m
Deklination -29° 55,77′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 34968?
HIP 34968 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 34968 from Earth?
HIP 34968 is approximately 1,443.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 34968 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.98, HIP 34968 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 34968 in?
HIP 34968 is located in the constellation Canis Major.