Próxima Centauri
Próxima Centauri is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Centaurus.
At a distance of approximately 4.23 light-years, Próxima Centauri is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Próxima Centauri today left the star roughly 4 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
Próxima Centauri is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.01, Próxima Centauri 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 +1.807.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,807 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +11.01 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 15,45 |
| Distancia | 4.2 ly |
| Constelación | Centaurus |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 14h 29,76m |
| Declinación | -62° 40,77′ |
Related Chemistry
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Fully convective M-dwarf burning hydrogen very slowly
Convective mixing distributes helium throughout the star
TiO absorption bands prominent in cool M5 dwarf spectra
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