HIP 61885

HIP 61885 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 1,019 light-years, HIP 61885 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 61885 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 61885 has an apparent magnitude of +9.06, 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.218.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,218

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.06
Absolute Helligkeit 1,59
Entfernung 1,019 ly
Sternbild Crux

Position

Rektaszension 12h 40,86m
Deklination -61° 59,40′

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What type of star is HIP 61885?
HIP 61885 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 61885 from Earth?
HIP 61885 is approximately 1,019.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 61885 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.06, HIP 61885 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 61885 in?
HIP 61885 is located in the constellation Crux.