HYG 118556
HYG 118556 is a M-type (Red) star.
HYG 118556 lies approximately 37.5 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.
HYG 118556 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.98, HYG 118556 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 +1.520.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | M Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,520 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +11.98 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 11,68 |
| Distancia | 37.5 ly |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 8h 40,98m |
| Declinación | -23° 27,30′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HYG 118556?
HYG 118556 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118556 from Earth?
HYG 118556 is approximately 37.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118556 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.98, HYG 118556 is not visible to the naked eye.