Luyten's Star

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Luyten's Star is a M-type (Red) star.

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

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

Luyten's Star 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.

物理特性

光谱类型 M Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.573

观测

视星等 +9.84
绝对星等 11.94
距离 12.4 ly

位置

赤经 7h 27.41m
赤纬 5° 13.55′

Frequently Asked Questions

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