HIP 87520

HIP 87520 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Hercules.

At a distance of roughly 1,599 light-years, HIP 87520 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87520 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87520 has an apparent magnitude of +9.61, 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.095.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,095

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.61
Absolute Helligkeit 1,16
Entfernung 1,599 ly
Sternbild Hercules

Position

Rektaszension 17h 52,84m
Deklination 21° 32,52′

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What type of star is HIP 87520?
HIP 87520 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 87520 from Earth?
HIP 87520 is approximately 1,598.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87520 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.61, HIP 87520 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87520 in?
HIP 87520 is located in the constellation Hercules.