Lalande 21185 facts for kids
Lalande 21185 is a small, cool star called a red dwarf. It is found in the constellation of Ursa Major, which is also known as the Great Bear. Even though it's quite close to Earth, you can't see it without a telescope because it's too dim. You need a small telescope to spot it in the night sky.
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Our Nearby Star Neighbor
This star is one of the closest stars to our Sun. It is about 8.31 light-years away. A light-year is the distance light travels in one year, which is a very long way! Lalande 21185 is the fifth closest star system to our Sun. Only the Alpha Centauri system, Barnard's Star, WISE 1049-5319, and Wolf 359 are closer.
Why We Study This Star
Because Lalande 21185 is so close, scientists study it a lot. They use it for astronomical surveys and other research. This helps them learn more about stars like our Sun and other star systems.
Other Names for Lalande 21185
Like many stars, Lalande 21185 has a few different names. Some of its other names include BD+36 2147, Gliese 411, and HD 95735. These names come from different star catalogs that astronomers use.
Images for kids
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This image shows how bright Lalande 21185 was during an X-ray flare.
See also
In Spanish: Lalande 21185 para niños
