プロキシマ・ケンタウリ

プロキシマ・ケンタウリ is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of approximately 4.23 light-years, プロキシマ・ケンタウリ is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from プロキシマ・ケンタウリ today left the star roughly 4 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

プロキシマ・ケンタウリ is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.01, プロキシマ・ケンタウリ 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 +1.807.

物理的特性

スペクトル型 Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.807

観測

見かけの等級 +11.01
絶対等級 15.45
距離 4.2 ly
星座 Centaurus

位置

赤経 14h 29.76m
赤緯 -62° 40.77′

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よくある質問

What type of star is プロキシマ・ケンタウリ?
プロキシマ・ケンタウリ is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is プロキシマ・ケンタウリ from Earth?
プロキシマ・ケンタウリ is approximately 4.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see プロキシマ・ケンタウリ with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.01, プロキシマ・ケンタウリ is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is プロキシマ・ケンタウリ in?
プロキシマ・ケンタウリ is located in the constellation Centaurus.