HIP 5661

HIP 5661 is a A-type (White) star.

Located approximately 226.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 5661 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 5661 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.95, HIP 5661 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.281.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,281

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.95
Magnitude Absoluta 1,74
Distância 226 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 1h 12,76m
Declinação -37° 51,39′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 5661?
HIP 5661 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 5661 from Earth?
HIP 5661 is approximately 226.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 5661 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.95, HIP 5661 is visible to the naked eye.