HYG 118128

HYG 118128 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 118128 lies approximately 27.6 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 27 years ago.

HYG 118128 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +15.79, HYG 118128 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 +1.980.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral M Class M — M-type (Red)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,980

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +15.79
Magnitude Absoluta 16,15
Distância 27.6 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 2h 16,52m
Declinação 13° 35,70′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118128?
HYG 118128 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118128 from Earth?
HYG 118128 is approximately 27.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118128 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 15.79, HYG 118128 is not visible to the naked eye.