LHS 292

LHS 292

Generic rendering of LHS 292 flare star
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Sextans
Right ascension 10h 48m 12.61425s
Declination −11° 20 09.6107
Apparent magnitude (V) 15.73
Characteristics
Spectral type M6.5 V
Apparent magnitude (J) 8.9
B−V color index 2.10
Variable type Flare star
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)1.47±0.67 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: 579.019(66) mas/yr
Dec.: −1530.076(58) mas/yr
Parallax (π)219.3302±0.0602 mas
Distance14.871 ± 0.004 ly
(4.559 ± 0.001 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)17.45
Details
Mass0.08 M
Radius0.11 R
Luminosity0.00069 L
Temperature2650-2900 K
Metallicity [Fe/H]-0.41 dex
Other designations
LP 731-58, GJ 3622, GCTP 2516.02
Database references
SIMBADdata
LHS 292
Location of LHS 292 in the constellation Sextans

LHS 292 is a red dwarf star in the constellation Sextans. It is far too faint to be seen with the unaided eye and requires a large amateur telescope to be seen visually. It lies relatively close to the Solar System at a distance of about 14.9 light-years. It is a flare star, which means it can suddenly increase in brightness for short periods of time.

It has the space velocity components [U, V, W] = [28, −16, −14] km/s.