HIP 84687

HIP 84687 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,538 light-years, HIP 84687 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 84687 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 84687 has an apparent magnitude of +7.51, 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 +0.257.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,257

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.51
Magnitude Absolue -0,86
Distance 1,538 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 17h 18,76m
Déclinaison -42° 53,50′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 84687?
HIP 84687 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 84687 from Earth?
HIP 84687 is approximately 1,538.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 84687 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.51, HIP 84687 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 84687 in?
HIP 84687 is located in the constellation Scorpius.