HIP 81487

HIP 81487 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,240 light-years, HIP 81487 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 81487 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 81487 has an apparent magnitude of +8.43, 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 +0.139.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,139

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +8.43
Magnitude Absoluta 0,53
Distância 1,240 ly
Constelação Scorpius

Posição

Ascensão reta 16h 38,60m
Declinação -26° 59,36′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 81487?
HIP 81487 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 81487 from Earth?
HIP 81487 is approximately 1,240.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 81487 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.43, HIP 81487 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 81487 in?
HIP 81487 is located in the constellation Scorpius.