HR1271
HR1271 is a double sub-giant star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Octans.
HR1271 visual magnitude is 6.41. Because of its faintness, HR1271 is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR1271 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR1271 is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of medium or large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR1271 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR1271 is distant 480.83 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 21 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR1271 is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK