HIP 61861

HIP 61861 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 1,599 light-years, HIP 61861 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 61861 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 61861 has an apparent magnitude of +8.70, 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.153.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) 0,153

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +8.70
القدر المطلق 0,25
المسافة 1,599 ly
الكوكبة Crux

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 12h 40,70m
الميل -60° 54,79′

الأسئلة الشائعة

What type of star is HIP 61861?
HIP 61861 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 61861 from Earth?
HIP 61861 is approximately 1,598.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 61861 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.70, HIP 61861 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 61861 in?
HIP 61861 is located in the constellation Crux.