HYG 117963
HYG 117963 is a M-type (Red) star.
HYG 117963 lies approximately 44.1 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 44 years ago.
HYG 117963 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +12.07, HYG 117963 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 +1.540.
Đặc tính vật lý
| Phân Loại Quang Phổ | M Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Chỉ số màu (B−V) | 1,540 |
Quan sát
| Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến | +12.07 |
| Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối | 11,42 |
| Khoảng Cách | 44.1 ly |
Vị trí
| Xích kinh | 0h 8,40m |
| Xích vĩ | -57° 5,33′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HYG 117963?
HYG 117963 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 117963 from Earth?
HYG 117963 is approximately 44.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 117963 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.07, HYG 117963 is not visible to the naked eye.