HIP 87698
HIP 87698 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.
Located approximately 883.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 87698 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 87698 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 87698 has an apparent magnitude of +6.95, 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 +0.019.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,019 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +6.95 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,22 |
| Entfernung | 884 ly |
| Sternbild | Scorpius |
Position
| Rektaszension | 17h 54,80m |
| Deklination | -34° 32,53′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 87698?
HIP 87698 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 87698 from Earth?
HIP 87698 is approximately 883.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87698 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.95, HIP 87698 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87698 in?
HIP 87698 is located in the constellation Scorpius.