HIP 56887

HIP 56887 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 577.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 56887 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56887 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56887 has an apparent magnitude of +8.64, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.151.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,151

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +8.64
Magnitude Absoluta 2,40
Distância 577 ly
Constelação Centaurus

Posição

Ascensão reta 11h 39,75m
Declinação -44° 38,51′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 56887?
HIP 56887 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 56887 from Earth?
HIP 56887 is approximately 577.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56887 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.64, HIP 56887 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56887 in?
HIP 56887 is located in the constellation Centaurus.