HIP 55521

HIP 55521 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 55521 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 55521 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 55521 has an apparent magnitude of +8.73, 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.315.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) 0,315

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +8.73
Magnitud Absoluta 1,65
Distancia 852 ly
Constelación Centaurus

Posición

Ascensión recta 11h 22,27m
Declinación -49° 55,43′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is HIP 55521?
HIP 55521 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 55521 from Earth?
HIP 55521 is approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55521 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.73, HIP 55521 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55521 in?
HIP 55521 is located in the constellation Centaurus.