Star SIPS J1157-0040
Red dwarf SIPS J1157-0040 is located 98 light years away from the Sun.
It is a single star of spectral class M:, that has typically about 25 % of solar mass.
For now, there are no known exoplanets in this star system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the SIPS J1157-0040 system from the Sun?
The SIPS J1157-0040 system is 98 light years or 30.2 parsecs from the Sun.
What galaxy is the SIPS J1157-0040 star in?
The SIPS J1157-0040 is in the Milky Way galaxy just like the Sun.
How many stars are in the SIPS J1157-0040 system?
The SIPS J1157-0040 is a single star, there are no other known stars in the system.
What type of star is the SIPS J1157-0040?
The star SIPS J1157-0040 is a Red dwarf star.
What temperature is the SIPS J1157-0040?
The primary in the SIPS J1157-0040 system has an effective temperature of K ( °C). Find out more about the temperature of stars in
Stellar guide
Class of stars Red dwarf
Red dwarfs are small, cool stars with surface temperatures of about 2,000–3,800 K, much cooler than the Sun. They usually have 8–50% of the Sun’s mass and shine very faintly, sometimes at just a tiny fraction of the Sun’s brightness. Classified mainly as spectral type M, they are the most common stars in the Milky Way, making up roughly 70–75% of its stellar population.
They fuse hydrogen slowly through the proton–proton chain and are fully convective, which allows them to use their fuel very efficiently. As a result, red dwarfs can live for tens of billions to trillions of years—far longer than the Sun. Many exoplanets orbit red dwarfs, including some in close habitable zones, though strong stellar activity can affect planetary environments.
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