HIP 55179
HIP 55179 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.
Located approximately 512.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 55179 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 55179 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 55179 has an apparent magnitude of +7.20, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.071.
الخصائص الفيزيائية
| النوع الطيفي | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| مؤشر اللون (B−V) | 1,071 |
الرصد
| القدر الظاهري | +7.20 |
| القدر المطلق | 1,22 |
| المسافة | 512 ly |
| الكوكبة | Centaurus |
الموضع
| المطلع المستقيم | 11h 17,86m |
| الميل | -45° 30,35′ |
الأسئلة الشائعة
What type of star is HIP 55179?
HIP 55179 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 55179 from Earth?
HIP 55179 is approximately 512.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55179 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.20, HIP 55179 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55179 in?
HIP 55179 is located in the constellation Centaurus.