HYG 118666
HYG 118666 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.
HYG 118666 lies approximately 43.5 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 43 years ago.
HYG 118666 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +13.47, HYG 118666 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 | +13.47 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 12,84 |
| Entfernung | 43.5 ly |
| Sternbild | Ursa Major |
Position
| Rektaszension | 10h 9,52m |
| Deklination | 51° 17,04′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HYG 118666?
HYG 118666 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HYG 118666 from Earth?
HYG 118666 is approximately 43.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118666 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.47, HYG 118666 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118666 in?
HYG 118666 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.