HIP 20596

HIP 20596 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,832 light-years, HIP 20596 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 20596 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 20596 has an apparent magnitude of +8.76, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.021.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,021

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.76
Magnitude Absolue 0,01
Distance 1,832 ly

Position

Ascension droite 4h 24,69m
Déclinaison -21° 52,37′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 20596?
HIP 20596 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 20596 from Earth?
HIP 20596 is approximately 1,832.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 20596 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.76, HIP 20596 is not visible to the naked eye.