HIP 87886

HIP 87886 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,148 light-years, HIP 87886 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87886 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87886 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.096.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) -0,096

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +6.74
Magnitude Absoluta -0,99
Distância 1,148 ly
Constelação Scorpius

Posição

Ascensão reta 17h 57,17m
Declinação -41° 58,71′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 87886?
HIP 87886 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 87886 from Earth?
HIP 87886 is approximately 1,148.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87886 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.74, HIP 87886 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87886 in?
HIP 87886 is located in the constellation Scorpius.