HD 82886

HD 82886 is a designation in the Henry Draper Catalogue, a comprehensive stellar catalog published between 1918 and 1924. The catalog lists stars based on their position and includes spectral classifications. HD 82886, therefore, refers to a specific star in that catalog.

The Henry Draper Catalogue provides basic information for millions of stars, making it a valuable resource for astronomers. The HD number serves as a unique identifier for these stars, often used in conjunction with other designations (e.g., from the Hipparcos or Tycho catalogues) to cross-reference information and improve our understanding of the star's properties.

To learn more about HD 82886 specifically, one would typically consult astronomical databases like SIMBAD or the NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED). These databases collate information from various sources, potentially including the star's coordinates, magnitude, spectral type (originally assigned in the HD catalog and potentially refined by later observations), parallax (measuring its distance), proper motion (its movement across the sky), and radial velocity (its movement towards or away from us). Subsequent studies may also have discovered the presence of a companion star or even exoplanets orbiting HD 82886.

Without further research utilizing astronomical databases, it's impossible to provide more specific details about the star's characteristics. The HD number itself simply serves as an entry point for further investigation.