HYG 118648

HYG 118648 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.

HYG 118648 lies approximately 40.3 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 40 years ago.

HYG 118648 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.73, HYG 118648 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.640.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي Class M — M-type (Red)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) 1,640

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +12.73
القدر المطلق 12,27
المسافة 40.3 ly
الكوكبة Ursa Major

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 9h 48,11m
الميل 60° 15,47′

الأسئلة الشائعة

What type of star is HYG 118648?
HYG 118648 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118648 from Earth?
HYG 118648 is approximately 40.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118648 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.73, HYG 118648 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118648 in?
HYG 118648 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.