HIP 56968

HIP 56968 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Virgo.

Located approximately 332.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 56968 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56968 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56968 has an apparent magnitude of +7.34, 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 +0.220.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,220

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.34
Absolute Helligkeit 2,30
Entfernung 332 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 11h 40,69m
Deklination 8° 40,33′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 56968?
HIP 56968 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 56968 from Earth?
HIP 56968 is approximately 332.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56968 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.34, HIP 56968 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56968 in?
HIP 56968 is located in the constellation Virgo.