HIP 78946

HIP 78946 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Hercules.

Located approximately 718.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 78946 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 78946 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 78946 has an apparent magnitude of +6.65, 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 -0.025.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,025

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.65
Absolute Helligkeit -0,06
Entfernung 718 ly
Sternbild Hercules

Position

Rektaszension 16h 6,99m
Deklination 47° 30,30′

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What type of star is HIP 78946?
HIP 78946 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 78946 from Earth?
HIP 78946 is approximately 718.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 78946 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.65, HIP 78946 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 78946 in?
HIP 78946 is located in the constellation Hercules.