Sigma Draconis

Sigma Draconis

Draco

4.67
Apparent Mag
18.77
Distance (ly)
K0V
Spectral Type
5,299
Temperature (K)

Sigma Draconis is one of the most Sun-like stars in the solar neighborhood. It is an old, quiet K-type main-sequence star.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.67
Absolute Magnitude5.87
Distance18.77 light-years
Spectral TypeK0V
Temperature5,299 K
Luminosity0.43 L☉
Radius0.778 R☉
Mass0.876 M☉
Right Ascension19h 32m 21.6s
Declination+69° 39′ 40.2″
ConstellationDraco

Notable Facts

  • Sigma Draconis is one of the quietest Sun-like stars known
  • It is only 18.77 light-years away
  • The star shows very low chromospheric activity

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