61 Cygni B

61 Cygni B

Cygnus

6.03
Apparent Mag
11.41
Distance (ly)
K7V
Spectral Type
4,077
Temperature (K)

61 Cygni B is the fainter component of the historic binary system.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude6.03
Absolute Magnitude8.31
Distance11.41 light-years
Spectral TypeK7V
Temperature4,077 K
Luminosity0.085 L☉
Radius0.595 R☉
Mass0.63 M☉
Right Ascension21h 06m 55.3s
Declination+38° 44′ 31.4″
ConstellationCygnus

Notable Facts

  • 61 Cygni B is the secondary in this historic binary
  • It is a slightly cooler K7V dwarf
  • The two stars orbit each other every 659 years

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