51 Oph

HIP 85755; 51 Oph Star Ophiuchus (Oph) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.81

Spectral Type B9.5Ve

Star Color White (B-V 0.00)

Distance 82 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 31m 25.0s

Dec -23° 57' 46.0"

Constellation Ophiuchus (Oph)

HR 6519

HIP 85755

Flamsteed 51 Oph

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