Frequently Asked Questions about Gliese 831

Question 1

How far is the Gliese 831 system from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

The Gliese 831 system is 24 light years or 7.5 parsecs from the Sun.

Question 2

What galaxy is the Gliese 831 star in?

Accepted Answer

The Gliese 831 is in the Milky Way galaxy just like the Sun.

Question 3

How many stars are in the Gliese 831 system?

Accepted Answer

The Gliese 831 system contains 2 stars.

Question 4

What type of star is the Gliese 831?

Accepted Answer

The primary in the Gliese 831 system is a Roter Zwerg star.

Question 5

What temperature is the Gliese 831?

Accepted Answer

The primary in the Gliese 831 system has an effective temperature of  K ( °C). Find out more about the temperature of stars in Stellar guide

Stern Gliese 831