HIP 31037

HIP 31037 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

At a distance of roughly 1,231 light-years, HIP 31037 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 31037 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.92, HIP 31037 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 -0.156.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,156

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.92
Absolute Helligkeit -1,96
Entfernung 1,231 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 6h 30,77m
Deklination -27° 46,17′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 31037?
HIP 31037 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 31037 from Earth?
HIP 31037 is approximately 1,230.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 31037 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.92, HIP 31037 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 31037 in?
HIP 31037 is located in the constellation Canis Major.