HIP 56726

HIP 56726 is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 2,416 light-years, HIP 56726 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56726 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56726 has an apparent magnitude of +7.14, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.012.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,012

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +7.14
Magnitude Absolue -2,21
Distance 2,416 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 11h 37,81m
Déclinaison -63° 19,39′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 56726?
HIP 56726 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 56726 from Earth?
HIP 56726 is approximately 2,416.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56726 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.14, HIP 56726 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56726 in?
HIP 56726 is located in the constellation Centaurus.