HIP 87277

HIP 87277 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,469 light-years, HIP 87277 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87277 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87277 has an apparent magnitude of +7.94, 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 -0.060.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,060

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.94
Absolute Helligkeit -0,33
Entfernung 1,469 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 17h 49,98m
Deklination -41° 22,77′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 87277?
HIP 87277 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 87277 from Earth?
HIP 87277 is approximately 1,469.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87277 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.94, HIP 87277 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87277 in?
HIP 87277 is located in the constellation Scorpius.