HYG 118707

HYG 118707 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 14.8 light-years, HYG 118707 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from HYG 118707 today left the star roughly 14 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

HYG 118707 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +15.60, HYG 118707 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 +2.100.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग M Class M — M-type (Red)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 2.100

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +15.60
निरपेक्ष परिमाण 17.32
दूरी 14.8 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 10h 48.21m
दिगंश -11° 20.20′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118707?
HYG 118707 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118707 from Earth?
HYG 118707 is approximately 14.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118707 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 15.60, HYG 118707 is not visible to the naked eye.