HYG 118354

HYG 118354 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Taurus.

HYG 118354 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 118354 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.78, HYG 118354 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 +1.660.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,660

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +11.78
Absolute Helligkeit 11,32
Entfernung 40.3 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 5h 7,82m
Deklination 17° 59,06′

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What type of star is HYG 118354?
HYG 118354 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HYG 118354 from Earth?
HYG 118354 is approximately 40.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118354 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.78, HYG 118354 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118354 in?
HYG 118354 is located in the constellation Taurus.