HIP 100556

HIP 100556 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.

At a distance of roughly 2,886 light-years, HIP 100556 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 100556 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 100556 has an apparent magnitude of +6.76, 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 -0.100.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,100

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.76
Magnitude Absolue -2,98
Distance 2,886 ly

Position

Ascension droite 20h 23,44m
Déclinaison -14° 15,39′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 100556?
HIP 100556 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 100556 from Earth?
HIP 100556 is approximately 2,886.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 100556 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.76, HIP 100556 is not visible to the naked eye.