HYG 118966

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HYG 118966 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 118966 lies approximately 47.5 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 47 years ago.

HYG 118966 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.50, HYG 118966 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 +1.500.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class M Class M — M-type (Red)
Color Index (B−V) 1.500

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +11.50
Absolute Magnitude 10.68
Distance 47.5 ly

Position

Right Ascension 14h 25.19m
Declination 51° 49.83′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118966?
HYG 118966 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118966 from Earth?
HYG 118966 is approximately 47.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118966 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.50, HYG 118966 is not visible to the naked eye.