HIP 40474

HIP 40474 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.

Located approximately 493.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 40474 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 40474 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 40474 has an apparent magnitude of +6.43, 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 +0.210.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,210

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.43
Absolute Helligkeit 0,53
Entfernung 493 ly
Sternbild Ursa Major

Position

Rektaszension 8h 15,84m
Deklination 60° 22,84′

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What type of star is HIP 40474?
HIP 40474 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 40474 from Earth?
HIP 40474 is approximately 493.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 40474 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.43, HIP 40474 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 40474 in?
HIP 40474 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.