HD 180314

HD 180314 is a spectral type B9V star located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is a relatively bright star, visible to the naked eye under good observing conditions. The "HD" designation refers to its entry in the Henry Draper Catalogue, a comprehensive astronomical catalog of stars. The "B9V" classification indicates its spectral type and luminosity class. "B9" signifies that it is a B-type star with a surface temperature hotter than the Sun, and "V" denotes that it is a main-sequence star, also known as a dwarf star, which is fusing hydrogen in its core.

Being a B-type star, HD 180314 is significantly more massive and luminous than the Sun. It has a shorter lifespan compared to smaller stars due to its rapid consumption of nuclear fuel. Its bluish-white color is a characteristic of hot stars. Detailed studies of HD 180314 may reveal information about its distance, radial velocity, proper motion, chemical composition, and rotational velocity. These parameters are used to better understand the star's evolution and its place within the larger galactic context. Further research into its environment might also uncover the presence of circumstellar disks or companion stars, though none have been conclusively identified as of the current general knowledge cutoff.