HIP 87846
HIP 87846 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius.
Located approximately 289.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 87846 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 87846 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.85, HIP 87846 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.176.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,176 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +4.85 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,11 |
| Entfernung | 290 ly |
| Sternbild | Scorpius |
Position
| Rektaszension | 17h 56,79m |
| Deklination | -44° 20,53′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 87846?
HIP 87846 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 87846 from Earth?
HIP 87846 is approximately 289.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87846 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.85, HIP 87846 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87846 in?
HIP 87846 is located in the constellation Scorpius.