라카유 8760

라카유 8760 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 12.9 light-years, 라카유 8760 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from 라카유 8760 today left the star roughly 12 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

라카유 8760 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

라카유 8760 has an apparent magnitude of +6.69, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.397.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class M — M-type (Red)
색지수 (B−V) 1.397

관측

겉보기 등급 +6.69
절대 등급 8.71
거리 12.9 ly

위치

적경 21h 17.26m
적위 -38° 52.04′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 라카유 8760?
라카유 8760 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 라카유 8760 from Earth?
라카유 8760 is approximately 12.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 라카유 8760 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.69, 라카유 8760 is not visible to the naked eye.