HIP 55079

HIP 55079 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,177 light-years, HIP 55079 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 55079 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 55079 has an apparent magnitude of +9.21, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.097.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.097

观测

视星等 +9.21
绝对星等 1.42
距离 1,177 ly
星座 Centaurus

位置

赤经 11h 16.58m
赤纬 -43° 25.14′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 55079?
HIP 55079 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 55079 from Earth?
HIP 55079 is approximately 1,177.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 55079 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.21, HIP 55079 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 55079 in?
HIP 55079 is located in the constellation Centaurus.