HYG 118012
HYG 118012 is a M-type (Red) star.
HYG 118012 lies approximately 32.3 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 32 years ago.
HYG 118012 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +13.10, HYG 118012 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars.
Physical Properties
| Spectral Class | M Class M — M-type (Red) |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +13.10 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 13.12 |
| Distance | 32.3 ly |
Position
| Right Ascension | 0h 43.44m |
| Declination | -41° 17.62′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HYG 118012?
HYG 118012 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118012 from Earth?
HYG 118012 is approximately 32.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118012 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.10, HYG 118012 is not visible to the naked eye.