13.54
Apparent Mag7.86
Distance (ly)M6.5Ve
Spectral Type2,800
Temperature (K)Wolf 359 is one of the closest stars to the Sun and one of the faintest known. It is a red dwarf flare star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude13.54
Absolute Magnitude16.64
Distance7.86 light-years
Spectral TypeM6.5Ve
Temperature2,800 K
Luminosity0.002 L☉
Radius0.16 R☉
Mass0.09 M☉
Right Ascension10h 56m 29.2s
Declination+07° 00′ 53.0″
ConstellationLeo
Notable Facts
- Wolf 359 is only 7.86 light-years away
- It is famous from Star Trek as the site of a major battle
- The star flares irregularly, briefly increasing in brightness