HIP 60861
HIP 60861 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Crux.
Located approximately 531.2 light-years from Earth, HIP 60861 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 60861 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 60861 has an apparent magnitude of +6.21, 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 +1.253.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,253 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +6.21 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,15 |
| Entfernung | 531 ly |
| Sternbild | Crux |
Position
| Rektaszension | 12h 28,43m |
| Deklination | -61° 47,69′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 60861?
HIP 60861 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 60861 from Earth?
HIP 60861 is approximately 531.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60861 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.21, HIP 60861 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60861 in?
HIP 60861 is located in the constellation Crux.