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.

Propriétés physiques

Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,660

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +12.58
Magnitude Absolue 12,26
Distance 37.8 ly

Position

Ascension droite 0h 15,81m
Déclinaison 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.