HIP 55909

HIP 55909 is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 349.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 55909 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 55909 is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 55909 has an apparent magnitude of +8.67, 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 +0.497.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,497

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.67
Magnitude Absolue 3,52
Distance 350 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 11h 27,59m
Déclinaison -55° 54,25′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 55909?
HIP 55909 is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is HIP 55909 from Earth?
HIP 55909 is approximately 350.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55909 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.67, HIP 55909 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55909 in?
HIP 55909 is located in the constellation Centaurus.