HIP 83959

HIP 83959 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 948.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 83959 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 83959 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 83959 has an apparent magnitude of +8.08, 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 +0.275.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,275

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +8.08
Magnitude Absoluta 0,76
Distância 948 ly
Constelação Scorpius

Posição

Ascensão reta 17h 9,73m
Declinação -40° 13,31′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 83959?
HIP 83959 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 83959 from Earth?
HIP 83959 is approximately 948.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 83959 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.08, HIP 83959 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 83959 in?
HIP 83959 is located in the constellation Scorpius.