HYG 118387
HYG 118387 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Taurus.
HYG 118387 lies approximately 33.7 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 33 years ago.
HYG 118387 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +14.85, HYG 118387 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 +1.880.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,880 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +14.85 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 14,78 |
| Entfernung | 33.7 ly |
| Sternbild | Taurus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 5h 40,43m |
| Deklination | 24° 48,26′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HYG 118387?
HYG 118387 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118387 from Earth?
HYG 118387 is approximately 33.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118387 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 14.85, HYG 118387 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118387 in?
HYG 118387 is located in the constellation Taurus.