HIP 56998
HIP 56998 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.
HIP 56998 lies approximately 40.5 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 40 years ago.
HIP 56998 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 56998 has an apparent magnitude of +7.77, 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 +1.064.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,064 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +7.77 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 7,30 |
| Distancia | 40.5 ly |
| Constelación | Centaurus |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 11h 41,04m |
| Declinación | -44° 24,31′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is HIP 56998?
HIP 56998 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 56998 from Earth?
HIP 56998 is approximately 40.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56998 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.77, HIP 56998 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56998 in?
HIP 56998 is located in the constellation Centaurus.