HYG 118418

HYG 118418 is a M-type (Red) star.

HYG 118418 lies approximately 43.5 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 43 years ago.

HYG 118418 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.32, HYG 118418 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 +1.590.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf M Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,590

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +12.32
Mutlak Parlaklık 11,70
Mesafe 43.5 ly

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 6h 10,93m
Dik Açı -43° 24,58′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118418?
HYG 118418 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118418 from Earth?
HYG 118418 is approximately 43.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118418 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.32, HYG 118418 is not visible to the naked eye.