HIP 17280

HIP 17280 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.

Located approximately 763.8 light-years from Earth, HIP 17280 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 17280 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 17280 has an apparent magnitude of +8.61, 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 -0.067.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,067

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.61
Magnitude Absolue 1,76
Distance 764 ly

Position

Ascension droite 3h 42,01m
Déclinaison -23° 38,68′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 17280?
HIP 17280 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 17280 from Earth?
HIP 17280 is approximately 763.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 17280 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.61, HIP 17280 is not visible to the naked eye.