HYG 118949

HYG 118949 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Virgo.

Located approximately 81.5 light-years from Earth, HYG 118949 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HYG 118949 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.96, HYG 118949 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 +1.600.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,600

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +13.96
Absolute Helligkeit 11,97
Entfernung 81.5 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 14h 14,29m
Deklination -15° 21,29′

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What type of star is HYG 118949?
HYG 118949 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118949 from Earth?
HYG 118949 is approximately 81.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118949 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.96, HYG 118949 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118949 in?
HYG 118949 is located in the constellation Virgo.