HIP 62953

HIP 62953 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux.

At a distance of roughly 3,198 light-years, HIP 62953 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 62953 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 62953 has an apparent magnitude of +6.78, 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.226.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.226

观测

视星等 +6.78
绝对星等 -3.18
距离 3,198 ly
星座 Crux

位置

赤经 12h 54.00m
赤纬 -60° 20.13′

常见问题

What type of star is HIP 62953?
HIP 62953 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 62953 from Earth?
HIP 62953 is approximately 3,197.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 62953 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.78, HIP 62953 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 62953 in?
HIP 62953 is located in the constellation Crux.