Ross 614

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Ross 614
Observation data
Epoch J2000
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Monoceros
Right ascension 06h 29m 23.4s
Declination -02° 48' 50"
Apparent magnitude (V) 11.15/14.23
Characteristics
Spectral type M4.5VJ/—
U-B color index 1.19/—
B-V color index 1.72/—
Variable type Unknown
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv) +18.2 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: 694.73 mas/yr
Dec.: -618.62 mas/yr
Parallax (π) 244.34 ± 2.01 mas
Distance 13.3 ± 0.1 ly
(4.09 ± 0.03 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV) 13.09/16.17
Other designations
Gl 106-049, GJ 234 A/B, GCTP 1509.00, LHS 1849/1850, V577 Monocerotis, HIP 30920.

Ross 614 is a close binary star system consisting of two low-mass red dwarf stars. The orbital period is about 16.6 years and the semi-major axis has a separation of only 0.932". This system is among the closest to our Sun at an estimated distance of about 13.3 light years.

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