HIP 79473
HIP 79473 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.
At a distance of roughly 1,274 light-years, HIP 79473 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 79473 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 79473 has an apparent magnitude of +8.90, 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 +0.151.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,151 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +8.90 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,94 |
| Entfernung | 1,274 ly |
| Sternbild | Scorpius |
Position
| Rektaszension | 16h 13,16m |
| Deklination | -29° 38,84′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 79473?
HIP 79473 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 79473 from Earth?
HIP 79473 is approximately 1,274.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79473 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.90, HIP 79473 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 79473 in?
HIP 79473 is located in the constellation Scorpius.