HIP 5259

HIP 5259 is a A-type (White) star.

Located approximately 224.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 5259 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 5259 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 5259 has an apparent magnitude of +6.36, 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 +0.238.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,238

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.36
Absolute Helligkeit 2,17
Entfernung 224 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 7,22m
Deklination -23° 59,78′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 5259?
HIP 5259 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 5259 from Earth?
HIP 5259 is approximately 224.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 5259 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.36, HIP 5259 is not visible to the naked eye.