HYG 118979
HYG 118979 is a M-type (Red) star.
HYG 118979 lies approximately 45.9 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 45 years ago.
HYG 118979 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.74, HYG 118979 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 | +11.74 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 11.00 |
| Distance | 45.9 ly |
Position
| Right Ascension | 14h 36.85m |
| Declination | 58° 20.84′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HYG 118979?
HYG 118979 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118979 from Earth?
HYG 118979 is approximately 45.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118979 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.74, HYG 118979 is not visible to the naked eye.