HIP 30642

HIP 30642 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

At a distance of roughly 1,254 light-years, HIP 30642 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 30642 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 30642 has an apparent magnitude of +8.45, 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 +0.121.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,121

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.45
Absolute Helligkeit 0,52
Entfernung 1,254 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 6h 26,38m
Deklination -13° 43,19′

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What type of star is HIP 30642?
HIP 30642 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 30642 from Earth?
HIP 30642 is approximately 1,254.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 30642 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.45, HIP 30642 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 30642 in?
HIP 30642 is located in the constellation Canis Major.