HIP 87798

HIP 87798 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,226 light-years, HIP 87798 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87798 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87798 has an apparent magnitude of +6.74, 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 +0.035.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,035

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +6.74
Magnitude Absoluta -1,14
Distância 1,226 ly
Constelação Scorpius

Posição

Ascensão reta 17h 56,13m
Declinação -35° 2,93′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 87798?
HIP 87798 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 87798 from Earth?
HIP 87798 is approximately 1,226.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87798 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.74, HIP 87798 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87798 in?
HIP 87798 is located in the constellation Scorpius.