HIP 959

HIP 959 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Located approximately 737.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 959 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 959 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 959 has an apparent magnitude of +9.45, 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 +0.260.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

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

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.45
Absolute Helligkeit 2,68
Entfernung 738 ly
Sternbild Cassiopeia

Position

Rektaszension 0h 11,85m
Deklination 50° 59,36′

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What type of star is HIP 959?
HIP 959 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 959 from Earth?
HIP 959 is approximately 737.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 959 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.45, HIP 959 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 959 in?
HIP 959 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.