Kruger 60

Kruger 60 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 13.1 light-years, Kruger 60 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Kruger 60 today left the star roughly 13 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

Kruger 60 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Kruger 60 has an apparent magnitude of +9.59, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.613.