HYG 118277

HYG 118277 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Perseus.

HYG 118277 lies approximately 43.3 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 43 years ago.

HYG 118277 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.50, HYG 118277 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 +1.670.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf M Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,670

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +13.50
Mutlak Parlaklık 12,88
Mesafe 43.3 ly
Takımyıldız Perseus

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 4h 12,97m
Dik Açı 52° 36,77′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118277?
HYG 118277 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118277 from Earth?
HYG 118277 is approximately 43.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118277 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.50, HYG 118277 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118277 in?
HYG 118277 is located in the constellation Perseus.