Groombridge 1618
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Absolute magnitude: 8,19
Groombridge 1618 is an orange dwarf star of spectral type K5 V. It is located close to Earth, at a distance of less than 16 light years.
Properties
Groombridge 1618 has a stellar classification of K5 V, which means it is a K-type main sequence star. It is a flare star with behavior similar to UV Ceti. The chromosphere has been shown to be active and possesses star spots. It has a greater luminosity than most flare stars, which are typically red dwarfs, but is less active. The level of activity suggests that this is a somewhat youthful star.
