HYG 117973

HYG 117973 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 117973 lies approximately 49.8 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 49 years ago.

HYG 117973 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.22, HYG 117973 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 +1.600.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale M Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,600

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +13.22
Magnitude Absolue 12,30
Distance 49.8 ly

Position

Ascension droite 0h 16,26m
Déclinaison 19° 51,84′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 117973?
HYG 117973 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 117973 from Earth?
HYG 117973 is approximately 49.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 117973 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.22, HYG 117973 is not visible to the naked eye.