HIP 56021

HIP 56021 is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,802 light-years, HIP 56021 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56021 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56021 has an apparent magnitude of +8.34, 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 +0.157.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,157

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.34
Magnitude Absolue -0,37
Distance 1,802 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 11h 28,90m
Déclinaison -62° 39,16′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 56021?
HIP 56021 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 56021 from Earth?
HIP 56021 is approximately 1,802.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56021 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.34, HIP 56021 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56021 in?
HIP 56021 is located in the constellation Centaurus.