Lalande 21185

Lalande 21185

Ursa Major

7.52
Apparent Mag
8.31
Distance (ly)
M2V
Spectral Type
3,828
Temperature (K)

Lalande 21185 is the fourth-closest individual star to the Sun. It is a red dwarf in Ursa Major moving rapidly across the sky.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude7.52
Absolute Magnitude10.44
Distance8.31 light-years
Spectral TypeM2V
Temperature3,828 K
Luminosity0.021 L☉
Radius0.393 R☉
Mass0.39 M☉
Right Ascension11h 03m 20.2s
Declination+35° 58′ 11.6″
ConstellationUrsa Major

Notable Facts

  • Lalande 21185 is the fourth-closest star to the Sun
  • It is a red dwarf invisible to the naked eye
  • The star has very high proper motion

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