HIP 83861

HIP 83861 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 2,609 light-years, HIP 83861 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 83861 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 83861 has an apparent magnitude of +8.73, 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 +0.053.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,053

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.73
Magnitude Absolue -0,78
Distance 2,609 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 17h 8,35m
Déclinaison -33° 51,92′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 83861?
HIP 83861 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 83861 from Earth?
HIP 83861 is approximately 2,609.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 83861 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.73, HIP 83861 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 83861 in?
HIP 83861 is located in the constellation Scorpius.