Kruger 60

Kruger 60

Cepheus

9.85
Apparent Mag
13.15
Distance (ly)
M3V
Spectral Type
3,430
Temperature (K)

Kruger 60 is a binary red dwarf system in Cepheus. Component B is a flare star.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude9.85
Absolute Magnitude11.76
Distance13.15 light-years
Spectral TypeM3V
Temperature3,430 K
Luminosity0.01 L☉
Radius0.35 R☉
Mass0.27 M☉
Right Ascension22h 27m 59.5s
Declination+57° 41′ 45.1″
ConstellationCepheus

Notable Facts

  • Kruger 60 consists of two red dwarfs orbiting each other every 44.6 years
  • Component B (DO Cephei) is a flare star
  • The system is only 13.15 light-years away

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