HIP 79881

HIP 79881 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 134.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 79881 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 79881 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.80, HIP 79881 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.008.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,008

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.80
Absolute Helligkeit 1,72
Entfernung 135 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 16h 18,30m
Deklination -28° 36,84′

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What type of star is HIP 79881?
HIP 79881 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 79881 from Earth?
HIP 79881 is approximately 134.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79881 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.80, HIP 79881 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 79881 in?
HIP 79881 is located in the constellation Scorpius.