Lalande 21185

Lalande 21185 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.

At a distance of approximately 8.31 light-years, Lalande 21185 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Lalande 21185 today left the star roughly 8 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

Lalande 21185 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Lalande 21185 has an apparent magnitude of +7.49, 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 +1.502.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class M — M-type (Red)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,502

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +7.49
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 10,46
Khoảng Cách 8.3 ly
Chòm Sao Ursa Major

Vị trí

Xích kinh 11h 3,34m
Xích vĩ 35° 58,19′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is Lalande 21185?
Lalande 21185 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Lalande 21185 from Earth?
Lalande 21185 is approximately 8.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Lalande 21185 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.49, Lalande 21185 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Lalande 21185 in?
Lalande 21185 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.