HIP 68995

HIP 68995 is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 3,048 light-years, HIP 68995 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 68995 is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 68995 has an apparent magnitude of +8.82, 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 +0.370.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,370

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +8.82
Magnitude Absolue -1,03
Distance 3,048 ly
Constellation Centaurus

Position

Ascension droite 14h 7,51m
Déclinaison -64° 28,15′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HIP 68995?
HIP 68995 is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is HIP 68995 from Earth?
HIP 68995 is approximately 3,048.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 68995 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.82, HIP 68995 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 68995 in?
HIP 68995 is located in the constellation Centaurus.