HIP 61498

HIP 61498 is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 237.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 61498 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 61498 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.78, HIP 61498 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.003.