HIP 87516

HIP 87516 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 620.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 87516 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87516 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87516 has an apparent magnitude of +6.05, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.241.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,241

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.05
Magnitude Absolue -0,34
Distance 620 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 17h 52,82m
Déclinaison -34° 6,89′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 87516?
HIP 87516 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 87516 from Earth?
HIP 87516 is approximately 620.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87516 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.05, HIP 87516 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87516 in?
HIP 87516 is located in the constellation Scorpius.