Wolf 359
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Wolf 359 | |
Stellar characteristics | |
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Constellation | Leo |
Right ascension (Epoch J2000) | 10h 56m 28.99s |
Declination (Epoch J2000) | +07° 00' 52.0" |
Spectral type | M6.5 Ve |
Distance from Sol | 7.78 ± 0.04 ly |
Other designations | CN Leonis, CN Leo, GJ 406, G 045-020, LTT 12923, LFT 750, LHS 36, GCTP 2553 |
Wolf 359 is a small, dim, type M red dwarf star located approximately 7.7 light years from the Earth in the constellation Leo, near the ecliptic. It is classified as a UV Ceti-type flare star, and has a relatively high flare rate.
Wolf 359 is one of the nearest stars to the solar system; only the Alpha Centauri system and Barnard's Star are known to be closer.