HIP 60949

HIP 60949 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 1,690 light-years, HIP 60949 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60949 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60949 has an apparent magnitude of +8.59, 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 +0.072.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,072

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +8.59
Magnitude Absoluta 0,02
Distância 1,690 ly
Constelação Crux

Posição

Ascensão reta 12h 29,64m
Declinação -58° 36,53′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is HIP 60949?
HIP 60949 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 60949 from Earth?
HIP 60949 is approximately 1,689.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60949 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.59, HIP 60949 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60949 in?
HIP 60949 is located in the constellation Crux.