HIP 30942

HIP 30942 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

At a distance of roughly 1,121 light-years, HIP 30942 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 30942 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 30942 has an apparent magnitude of +7.06, 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.002.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,002

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.06
Magnitude Absolue -0,62
Distance 1,121 ly
Constellation Canis Major

Position

Ascension droite 6h 29,63m
Déclinaison -17° 0,68′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 30942?
HIP 30942 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 30942 from Earth?
HIP 30942 is approximately 1,120.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 30942 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.06, HIP 30942 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 30942 in?
HIP 30942 is located in the constellation Canis Major.