Lacaille 8760
Lacaille 8760 is a M-type (Red) star.
At a distance of approximately 12.9 light-years, Lacaille 8760 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Lacaille 8760 today left the star roughly 12 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
Lacaille 8760 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
Lacaille 8760 has an apparent magnitude of +6.69, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.397.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,397 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +6.69 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 8,71 |
| Distancia | 12.9 ly |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 21h 17,26m |
| Declinación | -38° 52,04′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is Lacaille 8760?
Lacaille 8760 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Lacaille 8760 from Earth?
Lacaille 8760 is approximately 12.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Lacaille 8760 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.69, Lacaille 8760 is not visible to the naked eye.