HIP 59406

HIP 59406 is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.

HIP 59406 lies approximately 41.1 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 41 years ago.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.67, HIP 59406 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.558.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Farbindex (B−V) 1,558

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +11.67
Absolute Helligkeit 11,17
Entfernung 41.1 ly

Position

Rektaszension 12h 11,20m
Deklination -19° 57,63′

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is HIP 59406 from Earth?
HIP 59406 is approximately 41.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59406 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.67, HIP 59406 is not visible to the naked eye.