HIP 57474

HIP 57474 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,294 light-years, HIP 57474 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 57474 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 57474 has an apparent magnitude of +8.02, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.040.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,040

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.02
Absolute Helligkeit 0,03
Entfernung 1,294 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 11h 46,87m
Deklination -61° 2,47′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 57474?
HIP 57474 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 57474 from Earth?
HIP 57474 is approximately 1,294.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 57474 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.02, HIP 57474 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 57474 in?
HIP 57474 is located in the constellation Centaurus.