HYG 118406
HYG 118406 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Orion.
HYG 118406 lies approximately 17.5 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 17 years ago.
HYG 118406 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.33, HYG 118406 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 +1.680.
物理的特性
| スペクトル型 | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| 色指数 (B−V) | 1.680 |
観測
| 見かけの等級 | +11.33 |
| 絶対等級 | 12.68 |
| 距離 | 17.5 ly |
| 星座 | Orion |
位置
| 赤経 | 6h 0.06m |
| 赤緯 | 2° 42.43′ |
よくある質問
What type of star is HYG 118406?
HYG 118406 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118406 from Earth?
HYG 118406 is approximately 17.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118406 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.33, HYG 118406 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118406 in?
HYG 118406 is located in the constellation Orion.