HYG 119179

HYG 119179 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Hercules.

HYG 119179 lies approximately 27.4 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 27 years ago.

HYG 119179 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.35, HYG 119179 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 +1.490.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class M — M-type (Red)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,490

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +10.35
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 10,73
Khoảng Cách 27.4 ly
Chòm Sao Hercules

Vị trí

Xích kinh 17h 46,42m
Xích vĩ 27° 42,95′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is HYG 119179?
HYG 119179 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HYG 119179 from Earth?
HYG 119179 is approximately 27.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HYG 119179 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.35, HYG 119179 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HYG 119179 in?
HYG 119179 is located in the constellation Hercules.