HIP 87870

HIP 87870 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

At a distance of roughly 2,313 light-years, HIP 87870 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 87870 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 87870 has an apparent magnitude of +8.81, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.140.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class K — K-type (Orange)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,140

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +8.81
Mutlak Parlaklık -0,44
Mesafe 2,313 ly
Takımyıldız Scorpius

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 17h 56,98m
Dik Açı -36° 16,35′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is HIP 87870?
HIP 87870 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 87870 from Earth?
HIP 87870 is approximately 2,313.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 87870 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.81, HIP 87870 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 87870 in?
HIP 87870 is located in the constellation Scorpius.