HIP 54859

HIP 54859 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,212 light-years, HIP 54859 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 54859 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 54859 has an apparent magnitude of +8.71, 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 +0.239.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,239

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.71
Absolute Helligkeit 0,86
Entfernung 1,212 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 13,96m
Deklination -44° 34,03′

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What type of star is HIP 54859?
HIP 54859 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 54859 from Earth?
HIP 54859 is approximately 1,212.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 54859 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.71, HIP 54859 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 54859 in?
HIP 54859 is located in the constellation Centaurus.