HIP 60359

HIP 60359 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,647 light-years, HIP 60359 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60359 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60359 has an apparent magnitude of +8.19, 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 +0.287.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,287

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.19
Magnitude Absolue -0,33
Distance 1,647 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 12h 22,58m
Déclinaison -50° 48,17′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 60359?
HIP 60359 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 60359 from Earth?
HIP 60359 is approximately 1,647.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60359 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.19, HIP 60359 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60359 in?
HIP 60359 is located in the constellation Centaurus.