HIP 87794

HIP 87794 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 460.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 87794 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87794 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87794 has an apparent magnitude of +6.78, 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 +0.270.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,270

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.78
Absolute Helligkeit 1,03
Entfernung 460 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 17h 56,07m
Deklination -42° 19,40′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 87794?
HIP 87794 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 87794 from Earth?
HIP 87794 is approximately 460.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87794 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.78, HIP 87794 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87794 in?
HIP 87794 is located in the constellation Scorpius.