HIP 56606

HIP 56606 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,623 light-years, HIP 56606 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56606 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.84, HIP 56606 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 -0.102.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.102

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.84
절대 등급 -2.64
거리 1,623 ly
별자리 Centaurus

위치

적경 11h 36.37m
적위 -61° 3.15′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is HIP 56606?
HIP 56606 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 56606 from Earth?
HIP 56606 is approximately 1,622.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56606 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.84, HIP 56606 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56606 in?
HIP 56606 is located in the constellation Centaurus.