HYG 119077

HYG 119077 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Scorpius.

HYG 119077 lies approximately 27.6 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 27 years ago.

HYG 119077 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +14.15, HYG 119077 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 +1.790.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,790

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +14.15
Absolute Helligkeit 14,51
Entfernung 27.6 ly
Sternbild Scorpius

Position

Rektaszension 16h 20,07m
Deklination -37° 31,84′

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What type of star is HYG 119077?
HYG 119077 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 119077 from Earth?
HYG 119077 is approximately 27.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 119077 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 14.15, HYG 119077 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 119077 in?
HYG 119077 is located in the constellation Scorpius.