Gliese 486
Gliese 486 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Virgo.
Gliese 486 lies approximately 27.3 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 27 years ago.
Gliese 486 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +11.39, Gliese 486 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 +1.563.
Propriedades físicas
| Classe Espectral | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Índice de cor (B−V) | 1,563 |
Observação
| Magnitude Aparente | +11.39 |
| Magnitude Absoluta | 11,78 |
| Distância | 27.3 ly |
| Constelação | Virgo |
Posição
| Ascensão reta | 12h 47,94m |
| Declinação | 9° 45,08′ |
Perguntas frequentes
What type of star is Gliese 486?
Gliese 486 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Gliese 486 from Earth?
Gliese 486 is approximately 27.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gliese 486 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.39, Gliese 486 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Gliese 486 in?
Gliese 486 is located in the constellation Virgo.