HYG 119229

HYG 119229 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules.

HYG 119229 lies approximately 24.0 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 23 years ago.

HYG 119229 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.40, HYG 119229 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 +1.710.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,710

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +12.40
Magnitude Absolue 13,07
Distance 24.0 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Ascension droite 18h 41,15m
Déclinaison 24° 47,07′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is HYG 119229?
HYG 119229 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HYG 119229 from Earth?
HYG 119229 is approximately 24.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 119229 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.40, HYG 119229 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 119229 in?
HYG 119229 is located in the constellation Hercules.