Arcturus
Star in Boötes · 36.7 light-years
🔭 Explore Arcturus in the 3D map →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Distance | 36.7 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | -0.05 |
| Also known as | Spectral type K2IIIp |
A bright orange giant, one of the closest giant stars to the Sun, racing through the galaxy on an unusual orbit.
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Related objects
- The Sun — star
- Proxima Centauri — star
- Barnard's Star — star
- TRAPPIST-1 — star
- Sirius — star