HIP 8738

HIP 8738 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Perseus.

At a distance of roughly 1,370 light-years, HIP 8738 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8738 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8738 has an apparent magnitude of +7.93, 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 +0.326.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,326

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.93
Absolute Helligkeit -0,19
Entfernung 1,370 ly
Sternbild Perseus

Position

Rektaszension 1h 52,43m
Deklination 55° 19,90′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 8738?
HIP 8738 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 8738 from Earth?
HIP 8738 is approximately 1,370.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8738 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.93, HIP 8738 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 8738 in?
HIP 8738 is located in the constellation Perseus.