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Spectral TypeM4 V
Temperature3,134 K
M4 V TypeConstellation: Ophiuchus

Barnard's Star

Barnard

Barnard's Star is a fast-moving red dwarf and one of the nearest stars to the Sun.

Distance
5.96 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
10 billion years
Estimated
Mass
0.14 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
0.2 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
3,134 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
0 L☉
Total Energy Output

Astrophysical Data

Apparent Magnitude9.54
Absolute Magnitude13.23
Spectral ClassificationM4 V

Size Comparison

Sun (1 R☉)
Barnard's Star (0.2 R☉)