HYG 118588
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HYG 118588 is a M-type (Red) star.
HYG 118588 lies approximately 44.8 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 44 years ago.
HYG 118588 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +12.19, HYG 118588 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 +1.560.
Physical Properties
| Spectral Class | M Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Color Index (B−V) | 1.560 |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +12.19 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 11.50 |
| Distance | 44.8 ly |
Position
| Right Ascension | 8h 59.54m |
| Declination | -47° 26.14′ |