HIP 62580

HIP 62580 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 590.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 62580 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 62580 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 62580 has an apparent magnitude of +6.89, 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 +1.096.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,096

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.89
Absolute Helligkeit 0,60
Entfernung 591 ly
Sternbild Centaurus

Position

Rektaszension 12h 49,37m
Deklination -40° 46,51′

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What type of star is HIP 62580?
HIP 62580 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 62580 from Earth?
HIP 62580 is approximately 590.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 62580 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.89, HIP 62580 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 62580 in?
HIP 62580 is located in the constellation Centaurus.