Gliese 628
Gliese 628 is a M-type (Red) star.
At a distance of approximately 14.0 light-years, Gliese 628 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Gliese 628 today left the star roughly 14 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
Gliese 628 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +10.10, Gliese 628 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 +1.604.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,604 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +10.10 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 11,94 |
| Distancia | 14.0 ly |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 16h 30,30m |
| Declinación | -12° 39,76′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is Gliese 628?
Gliese 628 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Gliese 628 from Earth?
Gliese 628 is approximately 14.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gliese 628 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.10, Gliese 628 is not visible to the naked eye.