HIP 55999

HIP 55999 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 893.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 55999 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 55999 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 55999 has an apparent magnitude of +7.20, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.017.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,017

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.20
Absolute Helligkeit 0,01
Entfernung 894 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 28,57m
Deklination -58° 8,52′

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What type of star is HIP 55999?
HIP 55999 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 55999 from Earth?
HIP 55999 is approximately 893.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55999 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.20, HIP 55999 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55999 in?
HIP 55999 is located in the constellation Centaurus.