HYG 118985

HYG 118985 is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.

HYG 118985 lies approximately 47.3 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 47 years ago.

At an apparent magnitude of +16.48, HYG 118985 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.940.

Propriedades físicas

Índice de cor (B−V) 0,940

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +16.48
Magnitude Absoluta 15,67
Distância 47.3 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 14h 47,41m
Declinação -17° 42,36′

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is HYG 118985 from Earth?
HYG 118985 is approximately 47.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118985 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 16.48, HYG 118985 is not visible to the naked eye.