HIP 59517

HIP 59517 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

HIP 59517 is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

HIP 59517 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.91, HIP 59517 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 +0.253.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,253

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.91
Magnitude Absoluta -14,09
Distância 326,156 ly
Constelação Crux

Posição

Ascensão reta 12h 12,37m
Declinação -62° 57,05′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 59517?
HIP 59517 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 59517 from Earth?
HIP 59517 is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59517 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.91, HIP 59517 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59517 in?
HIP 59517 is located in the constellation Crux.