What is the approximate absolute magnitude of Proxima Centauri?
Alpha Centauri C (Proxima Centauri) It has an absolute magnitude of +15.60, over 20,000 times fainter than the Sun. Its mass is calculated to be 0.1221 M ☉. It is the closest star to the Sun but is too faint to be visible to the naked eye.
What are the absolute and apparent magnitudes of Proxima Centauri?
The star Proxima Centauri has apparent magnitude of 11.1, with absolute magnitude of 15.6.
What is the absolute magnitude of Alpha Centauri?
-0.01 Alpha Centauri A/Magnitude
How bright is Proxima Centauri?
Proxima Centauri
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
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Spectral type | M5.5Ve |
Apparent magnitude (U) | 14.21 |
Apparent magnitude (B) | 12.95 |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.13 |
What is the radius of Proxima Centauri?
107,280 km Proxima Centauri/Radius
What is the spectral class of Proxima Centauri?
M5.5 Ve Proxima Centauri/Spectral type
What is the diameter of Proxima Centauri?
214,550 km Proxima Centauri/Diameter
What is the radius of Proxima Centauri in KM?
107,280 km Proxima Centauri/Radius