HIP 51491

HIP 51491 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.

Located approximately 522.7 light-years from Earth, HIP 51491 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 51491 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.59, HIP 51491 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 -0.028.