HIP 87656

HIP 87656 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,045 light-years, HIP 87656 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87656 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87656 has an apparent magnitude of +6.88, 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 +0.036.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,036

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +6.88
Magnitude Absoluta -0,65
Distância 1,045 ly
Constelação Scorpius

Posição

Ascensão reta 17h 54,24m
Declinação -34° 43,66′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 87656?
HIP 87656 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 87656 from Earth?
HIP 87656 is approximately 1,045.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87656 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.88, HIP 87656 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87656 in?
HIP 87656 is located in the constellation Scorpius.