Stars are classified according to their brightness or apparent magnitude. Therefore, do not be surprised if there are bright stars and there are also dim stars. A star is said to be bright if it has a magnitude of 1 to 3. Meanwhile, a dim star usually has a magnitude above 6.
Well, here are some of the faintest stars in the night sky that scientists have ever discovered. Humans cannot find it with the naked eye. Listen, yes!
1. Atakoraka
Atakoraka, also known as WASP-64, is one of the faintest stars in the night sky. This star is located within the constellation Canis Major.
Reported International Astronomical Union (IAU), Atakoraka has an apparent magnitude of 12.69. So, it is certain that this star cannot be seen with the naked eye. You need the help of a telescope to observe it.
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2. Horna
Horna star illustration (astronomytrek.com)–
Horna, also known as HAT-P-38, is a faint star that adorns the night sky. This star is located in the constellation Triangulum, precisely within the constellation-forming lines.
Reported I TAKE, the Horna has an apparent magnitude of 12.53. Do, just like Atakoraka, this star that emits yellow light can only be seen clearly through a telescope.
Also read: 5 Facts about Pollux Star, the Brightest Orange Giant in the Gemini Constellation
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3. Marohu
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Marohu star illustration (skyandtelescope.com/Joseph B.)–
The star Marohu or WASP-6 is a faint star that inhabits the space constellation Aquarius. This star belongs to the spectral type of G8 star that emits yellow light.
Marohu has an apparent magnitude of 12.16. Reported Go Astronomy, a star about 1,000 light -years from Earth has an exoplanet in its orbit named Boinayel.
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4. Lerna
illustration of the constellation Hydra (doc. Stellarium)–
Lerna or which has another name HAT-P-42 is included in the list of the faintest stars because of its apparent magnitude which reaches 12.15. Reported Universe GuideThis star is located in the constellation Hydra the Water Serpent.
Its distance from Earth is estimated to be 1,458 light years. Just like Marohu, a star that is twice as big as the Sun also has one exoplanet in its orbit.
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5. Absolutely
Lynx constellation illustration (theplanets.org)–
Absolutno Star or also known as XO-5 is one of the stars located in the Lynx constellation line. This star is one of the faintest stars with an apparent magnitude of 12.13.
Its distance from Earth is estimated to be 907.93 light years. Reported Go Astronomy, Absolutno was also identified as having one exoplanet. Upon further investigation, the exoplanet has the size of Jupiter, but the temperature is very hot.
These are some of the faintest stars in the night sky that astronomers have ever discovered. So, to observe it you need to use a tool such as a telescope. Hopefully this information can add to your knowledge, yes!
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