HYG 118331
HYG 118331 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Taurus.
HYG 118331 lies approximately 42.4 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 42 years ago.
HYG 118331 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.26, HYG 118331 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 +1.530.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,530 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +11.26 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 10,69 |
| Entfernung | 42.4 ly |
| Sternbild | Taurus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 4h 44,44m |
| Deklination | 27° 51,78′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HYG 118331?
HYG 118331 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118331 from Earth?
HYG 118331 is approximately 42.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118331 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.26, HYG 118331 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118331 in?
HYG 118331 is located in the constellation Taurus.