HIP 8980

HIP 8980 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Located approximately 959.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 8980 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8980 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8980 has an apparent magnitude of +7.06, 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 +0.004.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,004

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.06
Absolute Helligkeit -0,28
Entfernung 959 ly
Sternbild Cassiopeia

Position

Rektaszension 1h 55,71m
Deklination 59° 16,41′

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What type of star is HIP 8980?
HIP 8980 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 8980 from Earth?
HIP 8980 is approximately 959.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8980 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.06, HIP 8980 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 8980 in?
HIP 8980 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.