10.56
Apparent Mag20.37
Distance (ly)M3V
Spectral Type3,498
Temperature (K)Gliese 581 is a nearby red dwarf that made headlines for multiple potentially habitable planet candidates, though some remain controversial.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude10.56
Absolute Magnitude11.56
Distance20.37 light-years
Spectral TypeM3V
Temperature3,498 K
Luminosity0.012 L☉
Radius0.299 R☉
Mass0.31 M☉
Right Ascension15h 19m 26.8s
Declination-07° 43′ 20.2″
ConstellationLibra
Notable Facts
- Gliese 581 sparked excitement with announcements of habitable zone planets
- Some claimed detections remain controversial
- The star is only 20.37 light-years away