Kruger 60
Kruger 60 is a M-type (Red) star.
At a distance of approximately 13.1 light-years, Kruger 60 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Kruger 60 today left the star roughly 13 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
Kruger 60 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
Kruger 60 has an apparent magnitude of +9.59, 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 +1.613.
Sifat Fisik
| Kelas Spektral | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Indeks Warna (B−V) | 1,613 |
Pengamatan
| Magnitudo Semu | +9.59 |
| Magnitudo Mutlak | 11,58 |
| Jarak | 13.1 ly |
Posisi
| Asensio Rekta | 22h 28,00m |
| Deklinasi | 57° 41,75′ |
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
What type of star is Kruger 60?
Kruger 60 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Kruger 60 from Earth?
Kruger 60 is approximately 13.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Kruger 60 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.59, Kruger 60 is not visible to the naked eye.