HYG 118236

HYG 118236 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 14.0 light-years, HYG 118236 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from HYG 118236 today left the star roughly 14 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

HYG 118236 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +13.03, HYG 118236 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 +1.900.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ M Class M — M-type (Red)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,900

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +13.03
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 14,87
Khoảng Cách 14.0 ly

Vị trí

Xích kinh 3h 35,98m
Xích vĩ -44° 30,71′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is HYG 118236?
HYG 118236 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 118236 from Earth?
HYG 118236 is approximately 14.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118236 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.03, HYG 118236 is not visible to the naked eye.