Kapteyn Yıldızı

Kapteyn Yıldızı is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 12.8 light-years, Kapteyn Yıldızı is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Kapteyn Yıldızı today left the star roughly 12 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

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

Kapteyn Yıldızı has an apparent magnitude of +8.86, 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 +1.543.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,543

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +8.86
Mutlak Parlaklık 10,90
Mesafe 12.8 ly

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 5h 11,65m
Dik Açı -45° 1,11′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is Kapteyn Yıldızı?
Kapteyn Yıldızı is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Kapteyn Yıldızı from Earth?
Kapteyn Yıldızı is approximately 12.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Kapteyn Yıldızı with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.86, Kapteyn Yıldızı is not visible to the naked eye.