HYG 118099

HYG 118099 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

HYG 118099 lies approximately 34.3 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 34 years ago.

HYG 118099 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +14.12, HYG 118099 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 +1.900.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,900

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +14.12
Absolute Helligkeit 14,01
Entfernung 34.3 ly
Sternbild Cassiopeia

Position

Rektaszension 2h 1,81m
Deklination 73° 32,60′

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What type of star is HYG 118099?
HYG 118099 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118099 from Earth?
HYG 118099 is approximately 34.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118099 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 14.12, HYG 118099 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118099 in?
HYG 118099 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.