HIP 55468
HIP 55468 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.
Located approximately 702.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 55468 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 55468 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 55468 has an apparent magnitude of +8.95, 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 +0.088.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,088 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +8.95 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 2,28 |
| Entfernung | 703 ly |
| Sternbild | Centaurus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 11h 21,59m |
| Deklination | -62° 22,45′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 55468?
HIP 55468 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 55468 from Earth?
HIP 55468 is approximately 702.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55468 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.95, HIP 55468 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55468 in?
HIP 55468 is located in the constellation Centaurus.