Ross 248

Ross 248 is a star located in the constellation Andromeda.

At a distance of approximately 10.3 light-years, Ross 248 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Ross 248 today left the star roughly 10 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

At an apparent magnitude of +12.29, Ross 248 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 +1.900.

Propiedades físicas

Índice de color (B−V) 1,900

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +12.29
Magnitud Absoluta 14,79
Distancia 10.3 ly
Constelación Andromeda

Posición

Ascensión recta 23h 41,90m
Declinación 44° 10,50′

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Ross 248 from Earth?
Ross 248 is approximately 10.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Ross 248 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.29, Ross 248 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Ross 248 in?
Ross 248 is located in the constellation Andromeda.