Spectral TypeM5.5Ve
Temperature3,042 K
M5.5Ve TypeConstellation: Centaurus
Proxima Centauri
Alpha Centauri C
Proxima Centauri is the closest known star to the Sun and hosts at least one planet.
Distance
4.25 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
4.85 billion years
Estimated
Mass
0.12 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
0.15 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
3,042 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
0 L☉
Total Energy Output
Astrophysical Data
Apparent Magnitude11.13
Absolute Magnitude15.53
Spectral ClassificationM5.5Ve