HIP 87616
HIP 87616 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.
At a distance of roughly 1,029 light-years, HIP 87616 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 87616 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 87616 has an apparent magnitude of +6.00, 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 | +6.00 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -1,50 |
| Entfernung | 1,029 ly |
| Sternbild | Scorpius |
Position
| Rektaszension | 17h 53,91m |
| Deklination | -34° 45,16′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 87616?
HIP 87616 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 87616 from Earth?
HIP 87616 is approximately 1,028.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87616 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.00, HIP 87616 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87616 in?
HIP 87616 is located in the constellation Scorpius.