HIP 59241

HIP 59241 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 739.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 59241 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 59241 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 59241 has an apparent magnitude of +8.60, 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 +0.187.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,187

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.60
Absolute Helligkeit 1,82
Entfernung 740 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 12h 9,11m
Deklination -51° 8,80′

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What type of star is HIP 59241?
HIP 59241 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 59241 from Earth?
HIP 59241 is approximately 739.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59241 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.60, HIP 59241 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59241 in?
HIP 59241 is located in the constellation Centaurus.