HIP 60241

HIP 60241 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,042 light-years, HIP 60241 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60241 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60241 has an apparent magnitude of +8.53, 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 +1.331.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,331

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.53
Absolute Helligkeit 1,01
Entfernung 1,042 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 12h 21,17m
Deklination -45° 0,20′

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What type of star is HIP 60241?
HIP 60241 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 60241 from Earth?
HIP 60241 is approximately 1,042.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60241 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.53, HIP 60241 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60241 in?
HIP 60241 is located in the constellation Centaurus.