HIP 56917

HIP 56917 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 680.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 56917 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56917 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56917 has an apparent magnitude of +7.32, 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 +0.048.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,048

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +7.32
Magnitude Absoluta 0,72
Distância 681 ly
Constelação Centaurus

Posição

Ascensão reta 11h 40,11m
Declinação -61° 11,14′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 56917?
HIP 56917 is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is HIP 56917 from Earth?
HIP 56917 is approximately 680.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56917 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.32, HIP 56917 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56917 in?
HIP 56917 is located in the constellation Centaurus.