HIP 60552

HIP 60552 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 1,782 light-years, HIP 60552 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60552 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60552 has an apparent magnitude of +9.08, 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 +0.040.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,040

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +9.08
Magnitude Absolue 0,39
Distance 1,782 ly
Constellation Crux

Position

Ascension droite 12h 24,77m
Déclinaison -60° 53,23′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 60552?
HIP 60552 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 60552 from Earth?
HIP 60552 is approximately 1,782.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60552 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.08, HIP 60552 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60552 in?
HIP 60552 is located in the constellation Crux.