HYG 118540
HYG 118540 is a M-type (Red) star.
HYG 118540 lies approximately 37.5 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 37 years ago.
HYG 118540 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.85, HYG 118540 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 | +11.85 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 11.55 |
| Distance | 37.5 ly |
Position
| Right Ascension | 8h 27.33m |
| Declination | -44° 59.16′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HYG 118540?
HYG 118540 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118540 from Earth?
HYG 118540 is approximately 37.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118540 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.85, HYG 118540 is not visible to the naked eye.