This graphic shows the stars near to The Sun. The color of the star is the approximate visual color and represents the temperature; red stars are much cooler than white or blue stars.
Go to: The Sun | TRAPPIST-1 | Aldebaran | Regulus
Star names | The Sun |
Distance to Earth | 0 light years |
Spectral class | G2V |
Spectral class description | Yellow dwarf star |
Absolute magnitude | 4.83 |
Discovered planets | 8 |
9 < | Limited to magnitude 16 | > 16 |
-1 | To edge of box: 10 light years | +1 |
Lollipop lines ON | ||
Brightness viewed from 10 parsecs | ||
Side | Front | Top |