HIP 60744

HIP 60744 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 492.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 60744 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60744 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60744 has an apparent magnitude of +6.99, 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 +1.201.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,201

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.99
Absolute Helligkeit 1,09
Entfernung 493 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 12h 26,98m
Deklination -52° 42,18′

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What type of star is HIP 60744?
HIP 60744 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 60744 from Earth?
HIP 60744 is approximately 492.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60744 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.99, HIP 60744 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60744 in?
HIP 60744 is located in the constellation Centaurus.