HIP 12171

HIP 12171 is a A-type (White) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,102 light-years, HIP 12171 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 12171 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 12171 has an apparent magnitude of +8.81, 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 +0.275.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,275

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.81
Magnitude Absolue 1,17
Distance 1,102 ly

Position

Ascension droite 2h 36,85m
Déclinaison -3° 34,19′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 12171?
HIP 12171 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 12171 from Earth?
HIP 12171 is approximately 1,101.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 12171 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.81, HIP 12171 is not visible to the naked eye.