HIP 86468

HIP 86468 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 86468 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 86468 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 86468 has an apparent magnitude of +6.74, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.009.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,009

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.74
Magnitude Absolue -0,34
Distance 852 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 17h 40,02m
Déclinaison -32° 12,06′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 86468?
HIP 86468 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 86468 from Earth?
HIP 86468 is approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 86468 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.74, HIP 86468 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 86468 in?
HIP 86468 is located in the constellation Scorpius.