HIP 8696

HIP 8696 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Perseus.

At a distance of roughly 1,240 light-years, HIP 8696 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8696 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8696 has an apparent magnitude of +9.08, 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 -0.031.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,031

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +9.08
Magnitude Absolue 1,18
Distance 1,240 ly
Constellation Perseus

Position

Ascension droite 1h 51,90m
Déclinaison 51° 11,91′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 8696?
HIP 8696 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 8696 from Earth?
HIP 8696 is approximately 1,240.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8696 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.08, HIP 8696 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 8696 in?
HIP 8696 is located in the constellation Perseus.