HIP 98976

HIP 98976 is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Cygnus.

At a distance of roughly 1,591 light-years, HIP 98976 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 98976 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 98976 has an apparent magnitude of +7.78, 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 +0.138.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,138

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.78
Magnitude Absolue -0,66
Distance 1,591 ly
Constellation Cygnus

Position

Ascension droite 20h 5,66m
Déclinaison 35° 36,47′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 98976?
HIP 98976 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 98976 from Earth?
HIP 98976 is approximately 1,591.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 98976 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.78, HIP 98976 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 98976 in?
HIP 98976 is located in the constellation Cygnus.