HYG 118777

HYG 118777 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.

HYG 118777 lies approximately 26.8 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 26 years ago.

HYG 118777 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.25, HYG 118777 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 +1.840.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,840

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +13.25
Magnitude Absolue 13,68
Distance 26.8 ly
Constellation Ursa Major

Position

Ascension droite 11h 51,02m
Déclinaison 48° 22,60′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HYG 118777?
HYG 118777 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118777 from Earth?
HYG 118777 is approximately 26.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118777 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.25, HYG 118777 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118777 in?
HYG 118777 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.