HYG 118461

HYG 118461 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Gemini.

Located approximately 81.5 light-years from Earth, HYG 118461 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HYG 118461 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.62, HYG 118461 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 +1.480.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,480

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +11.62
Absolute Helligkeit 9,63
Entfernung 81.5 ly
Sternbild Gemini

Position

Rektaszension 7h 4,82m
Deklination 24° 59,93′

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What type of star is HYG 118461?
HYG 118461 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118461 from Earth?
HYG 118461 is approximately 81.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118461 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.62, HYG 118461 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118461 in?
HYG 118461 is located in the constellation Gemini.