HYG 118201

HYG 118201 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 118201 lies approximately 27.6 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 27 years ago.

HYG 118201 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.80, HYG 118201 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 +1.820.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale M Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,820

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +13.80
Magnitude Absolue 14,16
Distance 27.6 ly

Position

Ascension droite 3h 13,37m
Déclinaison 4° 46,54′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118201?
HYG 118201 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118201 from Earth?
HYG 118201 is approximately 27.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118201 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.80, HYG 118201 is not visible to the naked eye.