HIP 56904

HIP 56904 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 586.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 56904 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56904 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56904 has an apparent magnitude of +6.67, 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 +0.008.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,008

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.67
Absolute Helligkeit 0,40
Entfernung 587 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 39,89m
Deklination -50° 29,16′

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What type of star is HIP 56904?
HIP 56904 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 56904 from Earth?
HIP 56904 is approximately 586.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56904 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.67, HIP 56904 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56904 in?
HIP 56904 is located in the constellation Centaurus.