HIP 54840

HIP 54840 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 424.1 light-years from Earth, HIP 54840 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 54840 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.75, HIP 54840 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.309.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange)
색지수 (B−V) 1.309

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.75
절대 등급 0.18
거리 424 ly
별자리 Centaurus

위치

적경 11h 13.66m
적위 -53° 13.91′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is HIP 54840?
HIP 54840 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 54840 from Earth?
HIP 54840 is approximately 424.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 54840 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.75, HIP 54840 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 54840 in?
HIP 54840 is located in the constellation Centaurus.