HIP 6871

HIP 6871 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

At a distance of roughly 1,953 light-years, HIP 6871 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 6871 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 6871 has an apparent magnitude of +8.04, 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 +0.118.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,118

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.04
Magnitude Absolue -0,85
Distance 1,953 ly
Constellation Cassiopeia

Position

Ascension droite 1h 28,43m
Déclinaison 57° 49,32′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 6871?
HIP 6871 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 6871 from Earth?
HIP 6871 is approximately 1,953.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 6871 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.04, HIP 6871 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 6871 in?
HIP 6871 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.