HIP 78996

HIP 78996 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 353.8 light-years from Earth, HIP 78996 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 78996 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 78996 has an apparent magnitude of +8.34, 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.392.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,392

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +8.34
Magnitude Absoluta 3,16
Distância 354 ly
Constelação Scorpius

Posição

Ascensão reta 16h 7,50m
Declinação -23° 57,04′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 78996?
HIP 78996 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 78996 from Earth?
HIP 78996 is approximately 353.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 78996 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.34, HIP 78996 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 78996 in?
HIP 78996 is located in the constellation Scorpius.