HIP 60309

HIP 60309 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 2,297 light-years, HIP 60309 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60309 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60309 has an apparent magnitude of +8.49, 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 +0.048.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,048

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.49
Magnitude Absolue -0,75
Distance 2,297 ly
Constellation Crux

Position

Ascension droite 12h 21,96m
Déclinaison -58° 24,94′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 60309?
HIP 60309 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 60309 from Earth?
HIP 60309 is approximately 2,296.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60309 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.49, HIP 60309 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60309 in?
HIP 60309 is located in the constellation Crux.