HIP 98863

HIP 98863 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cygnus.

HIP 98863 is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

HIP 98863 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.62, HIP 98863 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.760.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,760

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.62
Absolute Helligkeit -14,38
Entfernung 326,156 ly
Sternbild Cygnus

Position

Rektaszension 20h 4,60m
Deklination 32° 13,12′

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What type of star is HIP 98863?
HIP 98863 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 98863 from Earth?
HIP 98863 is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 98863 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.62, HIP 98863 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 98863 in?
HIP 98863 is located in the constellation Cygnus.