étoile de Luyten
étoile de Luyten is a M-type (Red) star.
At a distance of approximately 12.4 light-years, étoile de Luyten is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from étoile de Luyten today left the star roughly 12 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
étoile de Luyten is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
étoile de Luyten has an apparent magnitude of +9.84, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.573.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,573 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +9.84 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 11,94 |
| Distance | 12.4 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 7h 27,41m |
| Déclinaison | 5° 13,55′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is étoile de Luyten?
étoile de Luyten is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is étoile de Luyten from Earth?
étoile de Luyten is approximately 12.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see étoile de Luyten with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.84, étoile de Luyten is not visible to the naked eye.