HIP 59173
HIP 59173 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.
Located approximately 438.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 59173 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 59173 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.46, HIP 59173 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.163.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | -0,163 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +4.46 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | -1,18 |
| Расстояние | 438 ly |
| Созвездие | Centaurus |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 12h 8,09m |
| Склонение | -50° 39,68′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is HIP 59173?
HIP 59173 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 59173 from Earth?
HIP 59173 is approximately 438.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 59173 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.46, HIP 59173 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 59173 in?
HIP 59173 is located in the constellation Centaurus.