Wolf 359

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Wolf 359
Stellar characteristics
ConstellationLeo
Right ascension (Epoch J2000)10h 56m 28.99s
Declination (Epoch J2000)+07° 00' 52.0"
Spectral typeM6.5 Ve
Distance from Sol7.78 ± 0.04 ly
Other designationsCN Leonis, CN Leo, GJ 406, G 045-020, LTT 12923, LFT 750, LHS 36, GCTP 2553
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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.


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