HIP 59214

HIP 59214 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,016 light-years, HIP 59214 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 59214 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 59214 has an apparent magnitude of +8.95, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.082.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,082

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.95
Magnitude Absolue 1,48
Distance 1,016 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 12h 8,65m
Déclinaison -37° 44,37′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 59214?
HIP 59214 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 59214 from Earth?
HIP 59214 is approximately 1,016.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59214 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.95, HIP 59214 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59214 in?
HIP 59214 is located in the constellation Centaurus.