HIP 56244

HIP 56244 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

HIP 56244 lies approximately 33.8 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 33 years ago.

HIP 56244 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.55, HIP 56244 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.635.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class M — M-type (Red)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,635

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +11.55
Magnitude Absoluta 11,47
Distância 33.8 ly
Constelação Centaurus

Posição

Ascensão reta 11h 31,78m
Declinação -41° 2,79′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 56244?
HIP 56244 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 56244 from Earth?
HIP 56244 is approximately 33.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56244 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.55, HIP 56244 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56244 in?
HIP 56244 is located in the constellation Centaurus.