HIP 56497

HIP 56497 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 191.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 56497 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56497 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.50, HIP 56497 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.041.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class K — K-type (Orange)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 1,041

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.50
Абсолютная звёздная величина 1,65
Расстояние 192 ly
Созвездие Centaurus

Положение

Прямое восхождение 11h 34,95m
Склонение -49° 8,19′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is HIP 56497?
HIP 56497 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 56497 from Earth?
HIP 56497 is approximately 191.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56497 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.50, HIP 56497 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56497 in?
HIP 56497 is located in the constellation Centaurus.