HIP 57870

HIP 57870 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 335.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 57870 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 57870 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.56, HIP 57870 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.069.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,069

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.56
Magnitude Absolue 0,50
Distance 336 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 11h 52,17m
Déclinaison -56° 59,26′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 57870?
HIP 57870 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 57870 from Earth?
HIP 57870 is approximately 335.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 57870 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.56, HIP 57870 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 57870 in?
HIP 57870 is located in the constellation Centaurus.