HYG 118342

HYG 118342 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 51.8 light-years from Earth, HYG 118342 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HYG 118342 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.51, HYG 118342 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 +1.480.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,480

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +11.51
Magnitude Absolue 10,51
Distance 51.8 ly
Constellation Taurus

Position

Ascension droite 5h 1,25m
Déclinaison 24° 52,53′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HYG 118342?
HYG 118342 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118342 from Earth?
HYG 118342 is approximately 51.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118342 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.51, HYG 118342 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118342 in?
HYG 118342 is located in the constellation Taurus.