HYG 118648

HYG 118648 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.

HYG 118648 lies approximately 40.3 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 40 years ago.

HYG 118648 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.73, HYG 118648 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 +1.640.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,640

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +12.73
Mutlak Parlaklık 12,27
Mesafe 40.3 ly
Takımyıldız Ursa Major

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 9h 48,11m
Dik Açı 60° 15,47′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is HYG 118648?
HYG 118648 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118648 from Earth?
HYG 118648 is approximately 40.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118648 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.73, HYG 118648 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 118648 in?
HYG 118648 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.