HIP 12172

HIP 12172 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Andromeda.

At a distance of roughly 1,259 light-years, HIP 12172 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 12172 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 12172 has an apparent magnitude of +9.55, 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 +0.114.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,114

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +9.55
Magnitude Absolue 1,62
Distance 1,259 ly
Constellation Andromeda

Position

Ascension droite 2h 36,85m
Déclinaison 49° 59,88′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 12172?
HIP 12172 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 12172 from Earth?
HIP 12172 is approximately 1,259.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 12172 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.55, HIP 12172 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 12172 in?
HIP 12172 is located in the constellation Andromeda.