6.45
Apparent Mag29.7
Distance (ly)G8Vp
Spectral Type5,000
Temperature (K)Groombridge 1830 is a nearby halo star with very high proper motion. It belongs to the Milky Way's halo population and is extremely old.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude6.45
Absolute Magnitude6.67
Distance29.7 light-years
Spectral TypeG8Vp
Temperature5,000 K
Luminosity0.46 L☉
Radius0.7 R☉
Mass0.7 M☉
Right Ascension11h 52m 58.8s
Declination+37° 43′ 07.2″
ConstellationUrsa Major
Notable Facts
- Groombridge 1830 is a galactic halo star passing through the solar neighborhood
- It has very high proper motion
- The star is extremely old, about 10 billion years