HIP 87881

HIP 87881 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Sagittarius.

At a distance of roughly 1,656 light-years, HIP 87881 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87881 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.03, HIP 87881 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.260.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse A Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,260

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +10.03
Absolute Helligkeit 1,50
Entfernung 1,656 ly
Sternbild Sagittarius

Position

Rektaszension 17h 57,13m
Deklination -19° 1,07′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HIP 87881?
HIP 87881 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 87881 from Earth?
HIP 87881 is approximately 1,655.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87881 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.03, HIP 87881 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87881 in?
HIP 87881 is located in the constellation Sagittarius.