아크투루스 vs 카펠라

Property 아크투루스 카펠라
명칭 16Alp Boo 13Alp Aur
별자리 N/A N/A
분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange) Class M — M-type (Red)
겉보기 등급 -0.05 +0.08
절대 등급 -0.31 -0.51
거리 36.7 ly 42.8 ly
질량 N/A N/A
반지름 N/A N/A
온도 N/A N/A
광도 N/A N/A

Key Differences

  • Both are G-K giant systems among the six brightest stars in the night sky.
  • Arcturus is a single K-type giant with an unusual high-velocity orbit through the Galaxy.
  • Capella consists of two G-type giants orbiting each other every 104 days.
  • Arcturus is slightly closer at ~36.7 light-years; Capella is ~43 light-years away.
  • Arcturus is the brightest star in the northern hemisphere; Capella is the brightest in Auriga.

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