HIP 6551

HIP 6551 is a F-type (Yellow-White) star.

Located approximately 158.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 6551 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 6551 is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 6551 has an apparent magnitude of +6.85, 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.569.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,569

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.85
Magnitude Absolue 3,41
Distance 159 ly

Position

Ascension droite 1h 24,20m
Déclinaison -31° 48,72′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 6551?
HIP 6551 is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is HIP 6551 from Earth?
HIP 6551 is approximately 159.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 6551 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.85, HIP 6551 is not visible to the naked eye.