Luyten's Star

Luyten's Star

Canis Minor

9.86
Apparent Mag
12.36
Distance (ly)
M3.5V
Spectral Type
3,382
Temperature (K)

Luyten's Star is a nearby red dwarf named after astronomer Willem Luyten. It hosts at least two confirmed exoplanets.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude9.86
Absolute Magnitude11.97
Distance12.36 light-years
Spectral TypeM3.5V
Temperature3,382 K
Luminosity0.009 L☉
Radius0.293 R☉
Mass0.26 M☉
Right Ascension07h 27m 24.5s
Declination+05° 13′ 32.8″
ConstellationCanis Minor

Notable Facts

  • Luyten's Star hosts two confirmed exoplanets
  • Luyten b orbits in the habitable zone
  • The star is only 12.36 light-years away

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