HIP 55420
HIP 55420 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.
At a distance of roughly 2,965 light-years, HIP 55420 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 55420 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 55420 has an apparent magnitude of +7.93, 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 +0.156.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,156 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +7.93 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -1,86 |
| Entfernung | 2,965 ly |
| Sternbild | Centaurus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 11h 20,95m |
| Deklination | -60° 9,69′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 55420?
HIP 55420 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 55420 from Earth?
HIP 55420 is approximately 2,965.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55420 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.93, HIP 55420 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55420 in?
HIP 55420 is located in the constellation Centaurus.