HIP 949

HIP 949 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

At a distance of roughly 1,157 light-years, HIP 949 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 949 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 949 has an apparent magnitude of +8.09, 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 +0.228.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,228

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.09
Magnitude Absolue 0,34
Distance 1,157 ly
Constellation Cassiopeia

Position

Ascension droite 0h 11,70m
Déclinaison 54° 20,13′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 949?
HIP 949 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 949 from Earth?
HIP 949 is approximately 1,156.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 949 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.09, HIP 949 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 949 in?
HIP 949 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.