HIP 59040
HIP 59040 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.
Located approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 59040 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 59040 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 59040 has an apparent magnitude of +8.53, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.166.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | 1,166 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +8.53 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | 1,45 |
| Расстояние | 852 ly |
| Созвездие | Centaurus |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 12h 6,27m |
| Склонение | -49° 15,54′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is HIP 59040?
HIP 59040 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 59040 from Earth?
HIP 59040 is approximately 851.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59040 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.53, HIP 59040 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59040 in?
HIP 59040 is located in the constellation Centaurus.