HIP 29771
HIP 29771 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major.
Located approximately 778.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 29771 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 29771 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.97, HIP 29771 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.167.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,167 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.97 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,92 |
| Entfernung | 778 ly |
| Sternbild | Canis Major |
Position
| Rektaszension | 6h 16,13m |
| Deklination | -16° 37,08′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 29771?
HIP 29771 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 29771 from Earth?
HIP 29771 is approximately 778.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 29771 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.97, HIP 29771 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 29771 in?
HIP 29771 is located in the constellation Canis Major.