HIP 55978

HIP 55978 is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 410.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 55978 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 55978 is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 55978 has an apparent magnitude of +9.07, 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.407.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,407

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.07
Absolute Helligkeit 3,57
Entfernung 410 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 28,30m
Deklination -62° 3,79′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 55978?
HIP 55978 is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is HIP 55978 from Earth?
HIP 55978 is approximately 410.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55978 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.07, HIP 55978 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55978 in?
HIP 55978 is located in the constellation Centaurus.