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Proxima Centauri
M5.5VeVariable StarAlpha Centauri C · Centaurus
Proxima Centauri is a small, low-mass red dwarf star located 4.243 light-years away in the southern constellation of Centaurus — the closest known star to our Sun. It hosts at least two confirmed exoplanets, including Proxima b in the habitable zone.
Common NameProxima Centauri
Bayer DesignationAlpha Centauri C
HIP Catalog IDHIP 70890
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension14h 29m 43.1s
Declination-62° 40' 46"
Distance4.24 ly
Apparent Magnitude+11.13
Absolute Magnitude+15.50
Surface Temperature3,042 K
Mass0.12 M☉
Radius0.15 R☉
Luminosity0.00 L☉
Color Index (B-V)1.90
Spectral ClassM5.5Ve
Variable StarYes