HIP 79785

HIP 79785 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 329.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 79785 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 79785 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 79785 has an apparent magnitude of +6.61, 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 +0.010.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,010

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.61
Absolute Helligkeit 1,59
Entfernung 329 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 16h 16,98m
Deklination -21° 18,25′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 79785?
HIP 79785 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 79785 from Earth?
HIP 79785 is approximately 329.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79785 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.61, HIP 79785 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 79785 in?
HIP 79785 is located in the constellation Scorpius.