HYG 118495

HYG 118495 is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.

HYG 118495 lies approximately 29.1 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 29 years ago.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.00, HYG 118495 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.240.

Physical Properties

Color Index (B−V) 0.240

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +13.00
Absolute Magnitude 13.25
Distance 29.1 ly

Position

Right Ascension 7h 40.34m
Declination -17° 24.80′

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is HYG 118495 from Earth?
HYG 118495 is approximately 29.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118495 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.00, HYG 118495 is not visible to the naked eye.