HYG 118287

HYG 118287 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 77.7 light-years from Earth, HYG 118287 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HYG 118287 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.03, HYG 118287 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 +1.560.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,560

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +13.03
Magnitude Absolue 11,15
Distance 77.7 ly
Constellation Taurus

Position

Ascension droite 4h 21,83m
Déclinaison 21° 19,85′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HYG 118287?
HYG 118287 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HYG 118287 from Earth?
HYG 118287 is approximately 77.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118287 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.03, HYG 118287 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118287 in?
HYG 118287 is located in the constellation Taurus.