HIP 85531

HIP 85531 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,274 light-years, HIP 85531 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 85531 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 85531 has an apparent magnitude of +7.80, 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 +0.184.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,184

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.80
Magnitude Absolue -0,16
Distance 1,274 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 17h 28,76m
Déclinaison -30° 55,89′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 85531?
HIP 85531 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 85531 from Earth?
HIP 85531 is approximately 1,274.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 85531 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.80, HIP 85531 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 85531 in?
HIP 85531 is located in the constellation Scorpius.