Barnard's Star (HIP 87937), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Barnard's Star (HIP 87937) is a red main-sequence star (M4.0V) in Stars, 6 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.54.

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Barnard's Star (HIP 87937)

Barnard's Star is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 6 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.54. Iron abundance: -0.15 (71% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 142.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 17,133 93,597 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 57m, Dec +4° 40.1'

Spectral type: M4.0V

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