Xi Bootis A

Bootes

4.55
Apparent Mag
21.84
Distance (ly)
G8Ve
Spectral Type
5,551
Temperature (K)

Xi Bootis A is the primary star of a visual binary system in Bootes. This G-type main-sequence star is slightly cooler than the Sun and is accompanied by a K-type dwarf companion.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.55
Absolute Magnitude5.54
Distance21.84 light-years
Spectral TypeG8Ve
Temperature5,551 K
Luminosity0.61 L☉
Radius0.83 R☉
Mass0.9 M☉
Right Ascension14h 51m 23.4s
Declination+19° 06′ 02″
ConstellationBootes

Notable Facts

  • Visual binary with an orbital period of 151 years
  • Companion Xi Bootis B is a K5V dwarf
  • One of the closer Sun-like stars at 21.8 light-years

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