HIP 257

HIP 257 is a A-type (White) star.

Located approximately 694.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 257 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 257 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 257 has an apparent magnitude of +8.87, 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 +0.081.