Van Maanens Stern
Van Maanens Stern is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.
At a distance of approximately 13.9 light-years, Van Maanens Stern is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Van Maanens Stern today left the star roughly 13 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
At an apparent magnitude of +12.37, Van Maanens Stern 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.554.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,554 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +12.37 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 14,22 |
| Entfernung | 13.9 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 0h 49,16m |
| Deklination | 5° 23,32′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How far is Van Maanens Stern from Earth?
Van Maanens Stern is approximately 13.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Van Maanens Stern with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.37, Van Maanens Stern is not visible to the naked eye.