Wolf 359
Wolf 359 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Leo.
At a distance of approximately 7.80 light-years, Wolf 359 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Wolf 359 today left the star roughly 7 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
Wolf 359 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +13.45, Wolf 359 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 +2.000.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 2,000 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +13.45 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 16,56 |
| Entfernung | 7.8 ly |
| Sternbild | Leo |
Position
| Rektaszension | 10h 56,49m |
| Deklination | 7° 0,92′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is Wolf 359?
Wolf 359 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Wolf 359 from Earth?
Wolf 359 is approximately 7.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Wolf 359 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 13.45, Wolf 359 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Wolf 359 in?
Wolf 359 is located in the constellation Leo.