HIP 4973

HIP 4973 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,708 light-years, HIP 4973 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 4973 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 4973 has an apparent magnitude of +8.54, 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 -0.035.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,035

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.54
Magnitude Absolue -0,06
Distance 1,708 ly

Position

Ascension droite 1h 3,73m
Déclinaison -78° 20,71′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 4973?
HIP 4973 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 4973 from Earth?
HIP 4973 is approximately 1,707.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 4973 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.54, HIP 4973 is not visible to the naked eye.