HYG 118988
HYG 118988 is a K-type (Orange) star.
HYG 118988 lies approximately 21.9 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 21 years ago.
HYG 118988 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HYG 118988 has an apparent magnitude of +6.97, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.160.
Đặc tính vật lý
| Phân Loại Quang Phổ | K Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Chỉ số màu (B−V) | 1,160 |
Quan sát
| Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến | +6.97 |
| Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối | 7,84 |
| Khoảng Cách | 21.9 ly |
Vị trí
| Xích kinh | 14h 51,39m |
| Xích vĩ | 19° 5,95′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is HYG 118988?
HYG 118988 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HYG 118988 from Earth?
HYG 118988 is approximately 21.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 118988 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.97, HYG 118988 is not visible to the naked eye.