HYG 118704

HYG 118704 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 14.6 light-years, HYG 118704 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from HYG 118704 today left the star roughly 14 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

HYG 118704 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.92, HYG 118704 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 +1.820.

물리적 특성

분광형 M Class M — M-type (Red)
색지수 (B−V) 1.820

관측

겉보기 등급 +13.92
절대 등급 15.66
거리 14.6 ly

위치

적경 10h 44.54m
적위 -61° 11.62′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118704?
HYG 118704 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118704 from Earth?
HYG 118704 is approximately 14.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118704 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.92, HYG 118704 is not visible to the naked eye.