HIP 5863

HIP 5863 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

At a distance of roughly 1,591 light-years, HIP 5863 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 5863 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 5863 has an apparent magnitude of +8.86, 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 +0.140.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,140

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.86
Magnitude Absolue 0,42
Distance 1,591 ly
Constellation Cassiopeia

Position

Ascension droite 1h 15,18m
Déclinaison 60° 51,81′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 5863?
HIP 5863 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 5863 from Earth?
HIP 5863 is approximately 1,591.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 5863 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.86, HIP 5863 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 5863 in?
HIP 5863 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.