HIP 56711

HIP 56711 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,977 light-years, HIP 56711 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56711 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56711 has an apparent magnitude of +7.34, 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 +0.010.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,010

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.34
Magnitude Absolue -1,57
Distance 1,977 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 11h 37,63m
Déclinaison -60° 58,99′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 56711?
HIP 56711 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 56711 from Earth?
HIP 56711 is approximately 1,976.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56711 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.34, HIP 56711 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56711 in?
HIP 56711 is located in the constellation Centaurus.