HIP 78877
HIP 78877 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.
Located approximately 526.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 78877 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 78877 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.90, HIP 78877 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 -0.071.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,071 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.90 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,14 |
| Entfernung | 526 ly |
| Sternbild | Scorpius |
Position
| Rektaszension | 16h 6,11m |
| Deklination | -23° 36,38′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 78877?
HIP 78877 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 78877 from Earth?
HIP 78877 is approximately 526.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 78877 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.90, HIP 78877 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 78877 in?
HIP 78877 is located in the constellation Scorpius.