HIP 87255

HIP 87255 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 1,400 light-years, HIP 87255 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87255 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87255 has an apparent magnitude of +8.20, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.409.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,409

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +8.20
Mutlak Parlaklık 0,04
Mesafe 1,400 ly
Takımyıldız Scorpius

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 17h 49,75m
Dik Açı -42° 36,32′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is HIP 87255?
HIP 87255 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 87255 from Earth?
HIP 87255 is approximately 1,399.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87255 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.20, HIP 87255 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87255 in?
HIP 87255 is located in the constellation Scorpius.