HIP 86698

HIP 86698 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

Located approximately 689.5 light-years from Earth, HIP 86698 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 86698 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.53, HIP 86698 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.553.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,553

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.53
Magnitude Absoluta -1,10
Distância 690 ly
Constelação Scorpius

Posição

Ascensão reta 17h 42,85m
Declinação -36° 56,73′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 86698?
HIP 86698 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 86698 from Earth?
HIP 86698 is approximately 689.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 86698 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.53, HIP 86698 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 86698 in?
HIP 86698 is located in the constellation Scorpius.