HIP 59557

HIP 59557 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 186.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 59557 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 59557 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 59557 has an apparent magnitude of +9.75, 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 +1.065.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي Class K — K-type (Orange)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) 1,065

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +9.75
القدر المطلق 5,96
المسافة 187 ly
الكوكبة Centaurus

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 12h 12,86m
الميل -37° 23,39′

الأسئلة الشائعة

What type of star is HIP 59557?
HIP 59557 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 59557 from Earth?
HIP 59557 is approximately 186.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59557 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.75, HIP 59557 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59557 in?
HIP 59557 is located in the constellation Centaurus.