Wolf 1061

Wolf 1061 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of approximately 14.0 light-years, Wolf 1061 is one of the Sun's closest stellar neighbors. Light that we observe from Wolf 1061 today left the star roughly 14 years ago, making it a near neighbor in galactic terms.

Wolf 1061 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.10, Wolf 1061 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.604.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class M — M-type (Red)
色指数 (B−V) 1.604

观测

视星等 +10.10
绝对星等 11.94
距离 14.0 ly

位置

赤经 16h 30.30m
赤纬 -12° 39.76′

常见问题

What type of star is Wolf 1061?
Wolf 1061 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Wolf 1061 from Earth?
Wolf 1061 is approximately 14.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Wolf 1061 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.10, Wolf 1061 is not visible to the naked eye.