Sao Luyten

Sao Luyten is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 12.4 light-years, Sao Luyten is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Sao Luyten today left the star roughly 12 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

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

Sao Luyten has an apparent magnitude of +9.84, 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 +1.573.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class M — M-type (Red)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,573

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +9.84
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 11,94
Khoảng Cách 12.4 ly

Vị trí

Xích kinh 7h 27,41m
Xích vĩ 5° 13,55′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is Sao Luyten?
Sao Luyten is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Sao Luyten from Earth?
Sao Luyten is approximately 12.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Sao Luyten with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.84, Sao Luyten is not visible to the naked eye.