HIP 78480

HIP 78480 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,109 light-years, HIP 78480 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 78480 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 78480 has an apparent magnitude of +9.91, 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 +0.260.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,260

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.91
Absolute Helligkeit 2,25
Entfernung 1,109 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 16h 1,22m
Deklination -29° 0,11′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 78480?
HIP 78480 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 78480 from Earth?
HIP 78480 is approximately 1,109.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 78480 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.91, HIP 78480 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 78480 in?
HIP 78480 is located in the constellation Scorpius.