HIP 8962

HIP 8962 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Located approximately 515.2 light-years from Earth, HIP 8962 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8962 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8962 has an apparent magnitude of +6.97, 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.375.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,375

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.97
Absolute Helligkeit 0,98
Entfernung 515 ly
Sternbild Cassiopeia

Position

Rektaszension 1h 55,46m
Deklination 76° 13,47′

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What type of star is HIP 8962?
HIP 8962 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 8962 from Earth?
HIP 8962 is approximately 515.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8962 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.97, HIP 8962 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 8962 in?
HIP 8962 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.