HIP 56331

HIP 56331 is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 2,104 light-years, HIP 56331 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56331 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56331 has an apparent magnitude of +8.42, 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 +0.171.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,171

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.42
Magnitude Absolue -0,63
Distance 2,104 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 11h 32,89m
Déclinaison -63° 38,81′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 56331?
HIP 56331 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 56331 from Earth?
HIP 56331 is approximately 2,104.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56331 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.42, HIP 56331 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56331 in?
HIP 56331 is located in the constellation Centaurus.