Groombridge 1830

Groombridge 1830 is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.

Groombridge 1830 lies approximately 29.6 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 29 years ago.

Groombridge 1830 is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Groombridge 1830 has an apparent magnitude of +6.42, 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.754.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,754

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.42
Magnitude Absolue 6,63
Distance 29.6 ly
Constellation Ursa Major

Position

Ascension droite 11h 52,97m
Déclinaison 37° 43,12′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Groombridge 1830?
Groombridge 1830 is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is Groombridge 1830 from Earth?
Groombridge 1830 is approximately 29.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Groombridge 1830 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.42, Groombridge 1830 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Groombridge 1830 in?
Groombridge 1830 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.