HIP 60979

HIP 60979 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 737.9 light-years from Earth, HIP 60979 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 60979 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 60979 has an apparent magnitude of +6.00, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.515.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class M — M-type (Red)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,515

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +6.00
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -0,77
Khoảng Cách 738 ly
Chòm Sao Centaurus

Vị trí

Xích kinh 12h 29,96m
Xích vĩ -41° 44,15′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is HIP 60979?
HIP 60979 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 60979 from Earth?
HIP 60979 is approximately 737.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 60979 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.00, HIP 60979 is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 60979 in?
HIP 60979 is located in the constellation Centaurus.