HIP 56160

HIP 56160 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,161 light-years, HIP 56160 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 56160 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 56160 has an apparent magnitude of +7.23, 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.967.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 0.967

观测

视星等 +7.23
绝对星等 -0.53
距离 1,161 ly
星座 Centaurus

位置

赤经 11h 30.73m
赤纬 -39° 14.13′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 56160?
HIP 56160 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 56160 from Earth?
HIP 56160 is approximately 1,160.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 56160 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.23, HIP 56160 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 56160 in?
HIP 56160 is located in the constellation Centaurus.