HYG 118503

HYG 118503 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 118503 lies approximately 28.7 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 28 years ago.

HYG 118503 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.50, HYG 118503 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 +1.680.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale M Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,680

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +13.50
Magnitude Absolue 13,78
Distance 28.7 ly

Position

Ascension droite 7h 51,91m
Déclinaison 0° 0,17′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118503?
HYG 118503 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118503 from Earth?
HYG 118503 is approximately 28.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118503 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.50, HYG 118503 is not visible to the naked eye.