HYG 118405

HYG 118405 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 118405 lies approximately 24.7 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 24 years ago.

HYG 118405 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.71, HYG 118405 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 +11.71
Magnitude Absolue 12,32
Distance 24.7 ly

Position

Ascension droite 6h 1,17m
Déclinaison 59° 36,06′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118405?
HYG 118405 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118405 from Earth?
HYG 118405 is approximately 24.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118405 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.71, HYG 118405 is not visible to the naked eye.