HIP 87477
HIP 87477 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules.
Located approximately 562.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 87477 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 87477 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 87477 has an apparent magnitude of +7.40, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.182.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,182 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +7.40 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 1,22 |
| Entfernung | 562 ly |
| Sternbild | Hercules |
Position
| Rektaszension | 17h 52,40m |
| Deklination | 24° 59,56′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 87477?
HIP 87477 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 87477 from Earth?
HIP 87477 is approximately 562.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87477 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.40, HIP 87477 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87477 in?
HIP 87477 is located in the constellation Hercules.