HIP 57157

HIP 57157 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 57157 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 57157 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 57157 has an apparent magnitude of +8.45, 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 +1.111.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,111

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.45
Absolute Helligkeit 1,37
Entfernung 852 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 43,32m
Deklination -51° 49,15′

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What type of star is HIP 57157?
HIP 57157 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 57157 from Earth?
HIP 57157 is approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 57157 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.45, HIP 57157 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 57157 in?
HIP 57157 is located in the constellation Centaurus.