HIP 36168

HIP 36168 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

At a distance of roughly 1,250 light-years, HIP 36168 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 36168 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.65, HIP 36168 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 -0.134.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,134

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.65
Absolute Helligkeit -2,27
Entfernung 1,250 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 7h 26,99m
Deklination -23° 5,16′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 36168?
HIP 36168 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 36168 from Earth?
HIP 36168 is approximately 1,249.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 36168 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.65, HIP 36168 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 36168 in?
HIP 36168 is located in the constellation Canis Major.