HIP 55849

HIP 55849 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 611.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 55849 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 55849 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.80, HIP 55849 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.517.