HIP 78246

HIP 78246 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 555.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 78246 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 78246 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.43, HIP 78246 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.092.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.092

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.43
절대 등급 -0.73
거리 556 ly
별자리 Scorpius

위치

적경 15h 58.58m
적위 -24° 49.89′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is HIP 78246?
HIP 78246 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 78246 from Earth?
HIP 78246 is approximately 555.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 78246 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.43, HIP 78246 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 78246 in?
HIP 78246 is located in the constellation Scorpius.