HYG 117987

HYG 117987 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 117987 lies approximately 24.6 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 24 years ago.

HYG 117987 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +15.42, HYG 117987 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars.

물리적 특성

분광형 M Class M — M-type (Red)

관측

겉보기 등급 +15.42
절대 등급 16.04
거리 24.6 ly

위치

적경 0h 24.70m
적위 -27° 8.87′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 117987?
HYG 117987 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 117987 from Earth?
HYG 117987 is approximately 24.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 117987 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 15.42, HYG 117987 is not visible to the naked eye.