HIP 56748

HIP 56748 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 2,219 light-years, HIP 56748 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56748 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56748 has an apparent magnitude of +9.03, 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 -0.054.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,054

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +9.03
Magnitude Absolue -0,13
Distance 2,219 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 11h 38,09m
Déclinaison -45° 8,34′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 56748?
HIP 56748 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 56748 from Earth?
HIP 56748 is approximately 2,218.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56748 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.03, HIP 56748 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56748 in?
HIP 56748 is located in the constellation Centaurus.