HIP 8491

HIP 8491 is a A-type (White) star.

Located approximately 492.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 8491 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8491 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8491 has an apparent magnitude of +8.30, 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 +0.126.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,126

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.30
Absolute Helligkeit 2,40
Entfernung 493 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 49,47m
Deklination 24° 40,81′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 8491?
HIP 8491 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 8491 from Earth?
HIP 8491 is approximately 492.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8491 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.30, HIP 8491 is not visible to the naked eye.