HIP 56866

HIP 56866 is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 994.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 56866 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56866 is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56866 has an apparent magnitude of +8.95, 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 +1.045.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Índice de color (B−V) 1,045

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +8.95
Magnitud Absoluta 1,53
Distancia 994 ly
Constelación Centaurus

Posición

Ascensión recta 11h 39,54m
Declinación -52° 32,44′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is HIP 56866?
HIP 56866 is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is HIP 56866 from Earth?
HIP 56866 is approximately 994.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56866 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.95, HIP 56866 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56866 in?
HIP 56866 is located in the constellation Centaurus.