HIP 83706

HIP 83706 is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 2,038 light-years, HIP 83706 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 83706 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 83706 has an apparent magnitude of +6.15, 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.438.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class O — O-type (Blue)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,438

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.15
Absolute Helligkeit -2,83
Entfernung 2,038 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 17h 6,47m
Deklination -35° 27,06′

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What type of star is HIP 83706?
HIP 83706 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 83706 from Earth?
HIP 83706 is approximately 2,038.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 83706 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.15, HIP 83706 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 83706 in?
HIP 83706 is located in the constellation Scorpius.