HIP 56952

HIP 56952 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo.

HIP 56952 is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

HIP 56952 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56952 has an apparent magnitude of +8.56, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.145.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,145

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.56
Absolute Helligkeit -11,44
Entfernung 326,156 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 11h 40,50m
Deklination -1° 50,26′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 56952?
HIP 56952 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 56952 from Earth?
HIP 56952 is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56952 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.56, HIP 56952 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56952 in?
HIP 56952 is located in the constellation Virgo.