HIP 117868

HIP 117868 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Located approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 117868 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 117868 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 117868 has an apparent magnitude of +8.48, 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 +0.062.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,062

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +8.48
Magnitude Absoluta 1,40
Distância 852 ly
Constelação Cassiopeia

Posição

Ascensão reta 23h 54,44m
Declinação 54° 32,31′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 117868?
HIP 117868 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 117868 from Earth?
HIP 117868 is approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 117868 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.48, HIP 117868 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 117868 in?
HIP 117868 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.