HYG 118579

HYG 118579 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 118579 lies approximately 17.1 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 17 years ago.

HYG 118579 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +14.92, HYG 118579 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 +1.930.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale M Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,930

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +14.92
Magnitude Absolue 16,33
Distance 17.1 ly

Position

Ascension droite 8h 58,25m
Déclinaison 19° 45,90′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118579?
HYG 118579 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118579 from Earth?
HYG 118579 is approximately 17.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118579 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 14.92, HYG 118579 is not visible to the naked eye.