HYG 118496
HYG 118496 is a M-type (Red) star.
HYG 118496 lies approximately 29.1 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 29 years ago.
HYG 118496 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +16.42, HYG 118496 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 +1.830.
भौतिक गुण
| वर्णक्रम वर्ग | M Class M — M-type (Red) |
| रंग सूचकांक (B−V) | 1.830 |
प्रेक्षण
| आभासी परिमाण | +16.42 |
| निरपेक्ष परिमाण | 16.67 |
| दूरी | 29.1 ly |
स्थिति
| दक्षिणांश | 7h 40.34m |
| दिगंश | -17° 24.80′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HYG 118496?
HYG 118496 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118496 from Earth?
HYG 118496 is approximately 29.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118496 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 16.42, HYG 118496 is not visible to the naked eye.