HIP 78494

HIP 78494 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 647.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 78494 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 78494 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 78494 has an apparent magnitude of +7.76, 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.355.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,355

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.76
Absolute Helligkeit 1,27
Entfernung 647 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 16h 1,44m
Deklination -25° 11,91′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 78494?
HIP 78494 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 78494 from Earth?
HIP 78494 is approximately 647.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 78494 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.76, HIP 78494 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 78494 in?
HIP 78494 is located in the constellation Scorpius.