Ross 128

Ross 128

Virgo

11.13
Apparent Mag
11.01
Distance (ly)
M4V
Spectral Type
3,192
Temperature (K)

Ross 128 is a nearby red dwarf hosting an Earth-mass planet in the habitable zone. It is one of the quietest red dwarfs known.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude11.13
Absolute Magnitude13.51
Distance11.01 light-years
Spectral TypeM4V
Temperature3,192 K
Luminosity0.004 L☉
Radius0.197 R☉
Mass0.168 M☉
Right Ascension11h 47m 44.4s
Declination+00° 48′ 16.4″
ConstellationVirgo

Notable Facts

  • Ross 128 hosts a potentially habitable planet (Ross 128 b)
  • It is one of the calmest red dwarf stars known
  • The star is only 11 light-years away

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