HYG 118385

HYG 118385 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Orion.

HYG 118385 lies approximately 41.3 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 41 years ago.

HYG 118385 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.80, HYG 118385 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 +1.630.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,630

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +12.80
Magnitude Absolue 12,29
Distance 41.3 ly
Constellation Orion

Position

Ascension droite 5h 35,92m
Déclinaison -7° 38,69′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HYG 118385?
HYG 118385 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118385 from Earth?
HYG 118385 is approximately 41.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118385 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.80, HYG 118385 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118385 in?
HYG 118385 is located in the constellation Orion.