HYG 119141

HYG 119141 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 119141 lies approximately 28.7 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 28 years ago.

HYG 119141 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HYG 119141 has an apparent magnitude of +8.69, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.410.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse M Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,410

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.69
Absolute Helligkeit 8,97
Entfernung 28.7 ly

Position

Rektaszension 17h 19,02m
Deklination -46° 38,20′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 119141?
HYG 119141 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 119141 from Earth?
HYG 119141 is approximately 28.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 119141 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.69, HYG 119141 is not visible to the naked eye.