HYG 118940
HYG 118940 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Virgo.
Located approximately 64.0 light-years from Earth, HYG 118940 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HYG 118940 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +13.19, HYG 118940 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 +1.610.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,610 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +13.19 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 11,73 |
| Entfernung | 64.0 ly |
| Sternbild | Virgo |
Position
| Rektaszension | 14h 2,48m |
| Deklination | -21° 0,67′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HYG 118940?
HYG 118940 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118940 from Earth?
HYG 118940 is approximately 64.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118940 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.19, HYG 118940 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118940 in?
HYG 118940 is located in the constellation Virgo.