HIP 8656

HIP 8656 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Perseus.

At a distance of roughly 1,763 light-years, HIP 8656 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8656 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8656 has an apparent magnitude of +8.12, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.018.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,018

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.12
Absolute Helligkeit -0,54
Entfernung 1,763 ly
Sternbild Perseus

Position

Rektaszension 1h 51,55m
Deklination 49° 52,16′

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What type of star is HIP 8656?
HIP 8656 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 8656 from Earth?
HIP 8656 is approximately 1,763.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8656 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.12, HIP 8656 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 8656 in?
HIP 8656 is located in the constellation Perseus.