HIP 88857

HIP 88857 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Sagittarius.

At a distance of roughly 3,020 light-years, HIP 88857 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 88857 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 88857 has an apparent magnitude of +7.65, 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 +0.192.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,192

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.65
Magnitude Absolue -2,18
Distance 3,020 ly
Constellation Sagittarius

Position

Ascension droite 18h 8,48m
Déclinaison -16° 25,00′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 88857?
HIP 88857 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 88857 from Earth?
HIP 88857 is approximately 3,020.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 88857 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.65, HIP 88857 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 88857 in?
HIP 88857 is located in the constellation Sagittarius.