Van Maanen's star
Van Maanen's star is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.
At a distance of approximately 13.9 light-years, Van Maanen's star is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Van Maanen's star today left the star roughly 13 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.
At an apparent magnitude of +12.37, Van Maanen's star 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.554.
Physical Properties
| Color Index (B−V) | 0.554 |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +12.37 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 14.22 |
| Distance | 13.9 ly |
Position
| Right Ascension | 0h 49.16m |
| Declination | 5° 23.32′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Van Maanen's star from Earth?
Van Maanen's star is approximately 13.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Van Maanen's star with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 12.37, Van Maanen's star is not visible to the naked eye.