HIP 56984

HIP 56984 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 962.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 56984 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56984 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56984 has an apparent magnitude of +8.55, 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 +0.014.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,014

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.55
Absolute Helligkeit 1,20
Entfernung 962 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 40,88m
Deklination -42° 44,20′

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What type of star is HIP 56984?
HIP 56984 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 56984 from Earth?
HIP 56984 is approximately 962.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56984 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.55, HIP 56984 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56984 in?
HIP 56984 is located in the constellation Centaurus.