HIP 60216

HIP 60216 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 1,690 light-years, HIP 60216 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60216 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60216 has an apparent magnitude of +8.62, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.008.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) -0,008

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +8.62
Magnitude Absoluta 0,05
Distância 1,690 ly
Constelação Crux

Posição

Ascensão reta 12h 20,88m
Declinação -56° 2,92′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 60216?
HIP 60216 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 60216 from Earth?
HIP 60216 is approximately 1,689.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60216 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.62, HIP 60216 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60216 in?
HIP 60216 is located in the constellation Crux.