HYG 118861

HYG 118861 is a star located in the constellation Virgo.

HYG 118861 lies approximately 26.6 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 26 years ago.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.40, HYG 118861 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 +1.750.

Propriedades físicas

Índice de cor (B−V) 1,750

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +13.40
Magnitude Absoluta 13,85
Distância 26.6 ly
Constelação Virgo

Posição

Ascensão reta 13h 0,56m
Declinação 5° 41,13′

Perguntas frequentes

How far is HYG 118861 from Earth?
HYG 118861 is approximately 26.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118861 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.40, HYG 118861 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118861 in?
HYG 118861 is located in the constellation Virgo.