HIP 42531

HIP 42531 is a A-type (White) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,087 light-years, HIP 42531 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 42531 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 42531 has an apparent magnitude of +8.40, 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 +0.070.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,070

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.40
Magnitude Absolue 0,79
Distance 1,087 ly

Position

Ascension droite 8h 40,25m
Déclinaison -13° 34,00′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 42531?
HIP 42531 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 42531 from Earth?
HIP 42531 is approximately 1,087.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 42531 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.40, HIP 42531 is not visible to the naked eye.