4.26
Apparent Mag27.4
Distance (ly)G0V
Spectral Type5,930
Temperature (K)Beta Canum Venaticorum, also known as Chara, is one of the most Sun-like stars visible to the naked eye.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.26
Absolute Magnitude4.64
Distance27.4 light-years
Spectral TypeG0V
Temperature5,930 K
Luminosity1.15 L☉
Radius1.12 R☉
Mass1.025 M☉
Right Ascension12h 33m 44.5s
Declination+41° 21′ 26.9″
ConstellationCanes Venatici
Notable Facts
- Chara is one of the best solar analogs known
- It is only 27.4 light-years away
- The star has a very similar temperature and luminosity to the Sun