36 Ophiuchi

36 Ophiuchi

Ophiuchus

5.07
Apparent Mag
19.49
Distance (ly)
K1V
Spectral Type
5,125
Temperature (K)

36 Ophiuchi is a triple star system of three K-type dwarfs, one of the nearest stellar systems.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude5.07
Absolute Magnitude6.33
Distance19.49 light-years
Spectral TypeK1V
Temperature5,125 K
Luminosity0.28 L☉
Radius0.82 R☉
Mass0.85 M☉
Right Ascension17h 15m 20.8s
Declination-26° 36′ 10.2″
ConstellationOphiuchus

Notable Facts

  • 36 Ophiuchi is a triple system at just 19.49 light-years
  • All three components are K-type main-sequence stars
  • It is one of the closest stellar systems to the Sun

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