HYG 118948

HYG 118948 is a star located in the constellation Virgo.

HYG 118948 lies approximately 37.9 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 37 years ago.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.86, HYG 118948 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 +1.530.

Propriétés physiques

Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,530

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +13.86
Magnitude Absolue 13,53
Distance 37.9 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 14h 13,08m
Déclinaison -12° 1,61′

Questions fréquentes

How far is HYG 118948 from Earth?
HYG 118948 is approximately 37.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118948 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.86, HYG 118948 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118948 in?
HYG 118948 is located in the constellation Virgo.