88 Her
88 Her
88 Her is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 88 Her.
Located approximately 950.9 light-years from Earth, 88 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
88 Her is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
88 Her has an apparent magnitude of +6.78, 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 -0.109.
Physical Properties
| Spectral Class | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Color Index (B−V) | -0.109 |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +6.78 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -0.54 |
| Distance | 951 ly |
| Constellation | Hercules |
Position
| Right Ascension | 17h 50.06m |
| Declination | 48° 23.65′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 88 Her?
88 Her is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 88 Her from Earth?
88 Her is approximately 950.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 88 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.78, 88 Her is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 88 Her in?
88 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.