Gliese 832

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Spectral class: M1.5V
Metallicity: -0.31

Gliese 832 (also known as HIP 106440, Gl 832 or GJ 832) is a red dwarf star (spectrum M1.5V). It is located relatively near the Sol system, at a distance of 16.1 light years.

The star has a gas giant companion (Gliese 832 b) with a long-period, near-circular orbit.

X-ray source

Gliese 832 emits X-rays.