HIP 59947

HIP 59947 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 100.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 59947 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 59947 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.17, HIP 59947 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.382.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class M — M-type (Red)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,382

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +11.17
Magnitude Absoluta 8,72
Distância 101 ly
Constelação Centaurus

Posição

Ascensão reta 12h 17,78m
Declinação -39° 4,08′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 59947?
HIP 59947 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 59947 from Earth?
HIP 59947 is approximately 100.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59947 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.17, HIP 59947 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59947 in?
HIP 59947 is located in the constellation Centaurus.