HYG 118576
HYG 118576 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.
HYG 118576 lies approximately 44.8 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 44 years ago.
HYG 118576 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +14.32, HYG 118576 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 +1.700.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,700 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +14.32 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 13,63 |
| Distancia | 44.8 ly |
| Constelación | Ursa Major |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 8h 59,92m |
| Declinación | 72° 57,86′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is HYG 118576?
HYG 118576 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118576 from Earth?
HYG 118576 is approximately 44.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118576 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 14.32, HYG 118576 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118576 in?
HYG 118576 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.