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Spectral TypeK1 V
Temperature5,260 K
K1 V TypeConstellation: Centaurus

Alpha Centauri B

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Alpha Centauri B is a cool orange dwarf orbiting its Sun-like companion.

Distance
4.37 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
5.3 billion years
Estimated
Mass
0.91 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
0.86 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
5,260 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
0.5 L☉
Total Energy Output

Astrophysical Data

Apparent Magnitude1.33
Absolute Magnitude5.71
Spectral ClassificationK1 V

Size Comparison

Sun (1 R☉)
Alpha Centauri B (0.86 R☉)