HYG 118985

HYG 118985 is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.

HYG 118985 lies approximately 47.3 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 47 years ago.

At an apparent magnitude of +16.48, HYG 118985 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.940.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Farbindex (B−V) 0,940

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +16.48
Absolute Helligkeit 15,67
Entfernung 47.3 ly

Position

Rektaszension 14h 47,41m
Deklination -17° 42,36′

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is HYG 118985 from Earth?
HYG 118985 is approximately 47.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118985 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 16.48, HYG 118985 is not visible to the naked eye.