HIP 83161

HIP 83161 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,066 light-years, HIP 83161 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 83161 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 83161 has an apparent magnitude of +8.48, 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 +0.181.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,181

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.48
Magnitude Absolue 0,91
Distance 1,066 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 16h 59,73m
Déclinaison -41° 58,72′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 83161?
HIP 83161 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 83161 from Earth?
HIP 83161 is approximately 1,065.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 83161 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.48, HIP 83161 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 83161 in?
HIP 83161 is located in the constellation Scorpius.