HYG 117970
HYG 117970 is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.
HYG 117970 lies approximately 37.8 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 37 years ago.
At an apparent magnitude of +12.58, HYG 117970 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 +1.660.
Propiedades físicas
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,660 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +12.58 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 12,26 |
| Distancia | 37.8 ly |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 0h 15,81m |
| Declinación | 13° 33,34′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is HYG 117970 from Earth?
HYG 117970 is approximately 37.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 117970 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.58, HYG 117970 is not visible to the naked eye.