HIP 79978

HIP 79978 is a O-type (Blue) star.

HIP 79978 is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

HIP 79978 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 79978 has an apparent magnitude of +9.96, 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.630.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,630

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +9.96
Magnitude Absolue -10,04
Distance 326,156 ly

Position

Ascension droite 16h 19,49m
Déclinaison -49° 45,68′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 79978?
HIP 79978 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 79978 from Earth?
HIP 79978 is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 79978 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.96, HIP 79978 is not visible to the naked eye.