HIP 61266

HIP 61266 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 2,812 light-years, HIP 61266 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 61266 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 61266 has an apparent magnitude of +7.75, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.023.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,023

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.75
Absolute Helligkeit -1,93
Entfernung 2,812 ly
Sternbild Crux

Position

Rektaszension 12h 33,34m
Deklination -57° 42,98′

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What type of star is HIP 61266?
HIP 61266 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 61266 from Earth?
HIP 61266 is approximately 2,811.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 61266 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.75, HIP 61266 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 61266 in?
HIP 61266 is located in the constellation Crux.