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Star LP 261-75

Triple star system LP 261-75 is located 111 light years away from the Sun. It is a system with 3 stars. For now, there are no known exoplanets in this star system.
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LP 261-75 A

Red dwarf, Low-mass star
Spectral class: M4.5V+dL

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Ascension iconRight ascension: 9h 51m 4.443s
Declination iconDeclination: 35° 58' 6.717'' (northern hemisphere)
Parallax iconParallax: 29.416
Distance iconSun distance: 110.878 ly | 34.0 pc
Star position
The position of a star tells us where it appears in the sky, similar to how we use coordinates like latitude and longitude on Earth. In astronomy, the three main coordinates are right ascension, declination and distance. .. icon More about Star position in StellarGuide

Basic characteristic

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Mass: 30 % M Sun
| 314 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star LP 261-75 A is 0.3 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
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Size: 31 % R Sun
| 3.1 R Jupiter
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Star size
Radius of the star LP 261-75 A is 0.308 solar radii.

The size of a star refers to its radius — the distance from its center to its surface. Star size is usually measured in solar radii (R☉), where 1 solar radius equals approximately 696,000 kilometers. Depending on their type and life stage, stars can be much smaller or larger than the Sun... icon More about Star size in StellarGuide
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Temperature: 3138 K | 0.54 T Sun
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of LP 261-75 A is 3138 K, which is 54 % of the temperature on the surface of the Sun.

The temperature of a star refers to the temperature at its surface, also called the photosphere. It is measured in kelvins (K), the standard unit for temperature in astronomy. A star’s temperature tells us a lot about its physical properties and where it stands in its evolutionary stage... icon More about Star temperature in StellarGuide
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Age: 0.15 billions years | 0.03 Sun
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Star age
Star LP 261-75 A is 0.15 billion years old, which is about 0.03 of the Sun's age.

The age of a star tells us how long it has been shining since it formed. Knowing a star’s age helps astronomers understand its life stage, how it has changed over time, and what will happen to it in the future... icon More about Star age in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): -2.7
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
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35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3

LP 261-75 B

Brown dwarf, , Low-mass star
Spectral class: L6V

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Distance iconDistance from the primary: 450 AU

Basic characteristic

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Mass: 2 % M Sun
| 21 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star LP 261-75 B is 0.3 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): -2.7
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3

LP 261-75 C

Brown dwarf, , , Low-mass star

Location +

Distance iconDistance from the primary: 0.1 AU

Basic characteristic

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Mass: 6.4 % M Sun
| 67 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star LP 261-75 C is 0.02 solar masses (or 21 Jupiter masses.)

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
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Size: 9.3 % R Sun
| 0.9 R Jupiter
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Star size
Radius of the star LP 261-75 C is 0.093 solar radii.

The size of a star refers to its radius — the distance from its center to its surface. Star size is usually measured in solar radii (R☉), where 1 solar radius equals approximately 696,000 kilometers. Depending on their type and life stage, stars can be much smaller or larger than the Sun... icon More about Star size in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): -2.7
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3
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LP 261-75 system structure

Stars A and C form a pair, which is orbited by the more distant star B.
 LP 261-75 A
LP 261-75 B 450 AU
LP 261-75 C 0.1 AU

More about LP 261-75

       LP 261-75 can be found in northern celestial hemisphere, however it is too dim to be seen with the naked eye or even a small telescope.
Other designations of this star
TOI-1779, NLTT 22741, 2MASS J09510459+3558098, Gaia DR3 796443724462555904
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the LP 261-75 system from the Sun?

The LP 261-75 system is 111 light years or 34.0 parsecs from the Sun.

What galaxy is the LP 261-75 star in?

The LP 261-75 is in the Milky Way galaxy just like the Sun.

How many stars are in the LP 261-75 system?

The LP 261-75 system contains 3 stars.

What type of star is the LP 261-75?

The primary in the LP 261-75 system is a Red dwarf star.

What temperature is star LP 261-75?

The primary in the LP 261-75 system has a temperature of 3138 K. Find out more about the temperature of stars in Stellar guide
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