HR7870
HR7870 is a double star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Cygnus.
HR7870 visual magnitude is 5.78. Because of its faintness, HR7870 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
Simplified finder chart for HR7870.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
HR7870 is also a Si chemically peculiar star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR7870 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR7870 is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR7870 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR7870 is distant 480.83 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 22 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR7870 is circumpolar and transits at 21:01 UTC (altitude: 85.3°)