HYG 118236

HYG 118236 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 14.0 light-years, HYG 118236 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from HYG 118236 today left the star roughly 14 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

HYG 118236 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.03, HYG 118236 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 +1.900.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग M Class M — M-type (Red)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 1.900

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +13.03
निरपेक्ष परिमाण 14.87
दूरी 14.0 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 3h 35.98m
दिगंश -44° 30.71′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118236?
HYG 118236 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118236 from Earth?
HYG 118236 is approximately 14.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118236 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.03, HYG 118236 is not visible to the naked eye.