HYG 119178
HYG 119178 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Hercules.
HYG 119178 lies approximately 47.1 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 47 years ago.
HYG 119178 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +12.67, HYG 119178 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 +1.510.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,510 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +12.67 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 11,87 |
| Distance | 47.1 ly |
| Constellation | Hercules |
Position
| Ascension droite | 17h 46,10m |
| Déclinaison | 24° 38,96′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is HYG 119178?
HYG 119178 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 119178 from Earth?
HYG 119178 is approximately 47.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 119178 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.67, HYG 119178 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 119178 in?
HYG 119178 is located in the constellation Hercules.