Ross 614

Ross 614 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 13.5 light-years, Ross 614 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Ross 614 today left the star roughly 13 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

Ross 614 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.12, Ross 614 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 +1.690.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class M — M-type (Red)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,690

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +11.12
Magnitude Absolue 13,04
Distance 13.5 ly

Position

Ascension droite 6h 29,39m
Déclinaison -2° 48,84′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Ross 614?
Ross 614 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Ross 614 from Earth?
Ross 614 is approximately 13.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Ross 614 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.12, Ross 614 is not visible to the naked eye.