HIP 85889

HIP 85889 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,517 light-years, HIP 85889 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 85889 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.84, HIP 85889 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.041.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 0,041

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.84
Абсолютная звёздная величина -2,50
Расстояние 1,517 ly
Созвездие Scorpius

Положение

Прямое восхождение 17h 33,12m
Склонение -41° 10,38′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is HIP 85889?
HIP 85889 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 85889 from Earth?
HIP 85889 is approximately 1,517.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 85889 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.84, HIP 85889 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 85889 in?
HIP 85889 is located in the constellation Scorpius.