GJ 1002
GJ 1002 is a star with planets in the constellation Cetus, about 15.8 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Position (J2000) | 0h 06m 42s, −7° 32′ |
| Distance | 15.8 light-years (its light set off about 15.8 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 13.76 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
2 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 1002 b | 1.03 | 10.35 | yes (conservative) |
| GJ 1002 c | 1.1 | 21.2 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
GJ 1002 is highest in the sky at midnight in September. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 62° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 32°. To see it you need a large telescope or long-exposure photos.
Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits