HIP 56480

HIP 56480 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 426.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 56480 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56480 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.62, HIP 56480 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.077.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.077

관측

겉보기 등급 +4.62
절대 등급 -0.96
거리 426 ly
별자리 Centaurus

위치

적경 11h 34.76m
적위 -54° 15.85′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is HIP 56480?
HIP 56480 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 56480 from Earth?
HIP 56480 is approximately 426.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56480 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.62, HIP 56480 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56480 in?
HIP 56480 is located in the constellation Centaurus.