6.69
Apparent Mag12.87
Distance (ly)M0V
Spectral Type3,800
Temperature (K)Lacaille 8760 is the brightest red dwarf star in the night sky and one of the nearest stars.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude6.69
Absolute Magnitude8.69
Distance12.87 light-years
Spectral TypeM0V
Temperature3,800 K
Luminosity0.029 L☉
Radius0.51 R☉
Mass0.6 M☉
Right Ascension21h 17m 15.3s
Declination-38° 52′ 02.5″
ConstellationMicroscopium
Notable Facts
- Lacaille 8760 is the brightest M-type dwarf star visible from Earth
- It is one of the nearest stars at 12.87 light-years
- Despite being the brightest red dwarf, it still requires binoculars to see