HIP 56692

HIP 56692 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,463 light-years, HIP 56692 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56692 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56692 has an apparent magnitude of +8.37, 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 +0.092.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,092

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.37
Absolute Helligkeit 0,11
Entfernung 1,463 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 37,47m
Deklination -63° 40,98′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 56692?
HIP 56692 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 56692 from Earth?
HIP 56692 is approximately 1,462.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56692 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.37, HIP 56692 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56692 in?
HIP 56692 is located in the constellation Centaurus.