HIP 20857

HIP 20857 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,424 light-years, HIP 20857 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 20857 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 20857 has an apparent magnitude of +8.02, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.031.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de color (B−V) -0,031

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +8.02
Magnitud Absoluta -0,18
Distancia 1,424 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 4h 28,18m
Declinación -12° 15,91′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is HIP 20857?
HIP 20857 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 20857 from Earth?
HIP 20857 is approximately 1,424.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 20857 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.02, HIP 20857 is not visible to the naked eye.