HIP 29928

HIP 29928 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

At a distance of roughly 1,080 light-years, HIP 29928 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 29928 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 29928 has an apparent magnitude of +8.69, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.031.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,031

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.69
Absolute Helligkeit 1,09
Entfernung 1,080 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 6h 18,05m
Deklination -17° 16,73′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 29928?
HIP 29928 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 29928 from Earth?
HIP 29928 is approximately 1,080.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 29928 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.69, HIP 29928 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 29928 in?
HIP 29928 is located in the constellation Canis Major.