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.