HIP 56480

HIP 56480 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 426.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 56480 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56480 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.62, HIP 56480 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 -0.077.