HIP 87198

HIP 87198 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 236.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 87198 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87198 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87198 has an apparent magnitude of +8.42, 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 +0.474.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,474

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.42
Absolute Helligkeit 4,12
Entfernung 236 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 17h 48,86m
Deklination -39° 25,82′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 87198?
HIP 87198 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 87198 from Earth?
HIP 87198 is approximately 236.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87198 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.42, HIP 87198 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87198 in?
HIP 87198 is located in the constellation Scorpius.