Luytens Stern

Luytens Stern is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 12.4 light-years, Luytens Stern is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Luytens Stern today left the star roughly 12 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

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

Luytens Stern has an apparent magnitude of +9.84, 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 +1.573.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,573

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.84
Absolute Helligkeit 11,94
Entfernung 12.4 ly

Position

Rektaszension 7h 27,41m
Deklination 5° 13,55′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Luytens Stern?
Luytens Stern is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Luytens Stern from Earth?
Luytens Stern is approximately 12.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Luytens Stern with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.84, Luytens Stern is not visible to the naked eye.