Barnard's Star
Barnard's Star is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.
At a distance of approximately 5.95 light-years, Barnard's Star is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Barnard's Star today left the star roughly 5 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
Barnard's Star has an apparent magnitude of +9.54, 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 +1.570.
Physical Properties
| Color Index (B−V) | 1.570 |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +9.54 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 13.24 |
| Distance | 6.0 ly |
Position
| Right Ascension | 17h 57.81m |
| Declination | 4° 41.60′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Barnard's Star from Earth?
Barnard's Star is approximately 6.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Barnard's Star with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.54, Barnard's Star is not visible to the naked eye.