GJ 1061
GJ 1061 is a star with planets in the constellation Horologium, about 12 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Position (J2000) | 3h 36m 00s, −44° 30′ |
| Distance | 12 light-years (its light set off about 12 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 12.7 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
3 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 1061 b | 1.04 | 3.21 | no |
| GJ 1061 c | 1.19 | 6.68 | yes (optimistic) |
| GJ 1061 d | 1.16 | 13.07 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
GJ 1061 is highest in the sky at midnight in November. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 25° above the horizon; from 50° N it never rises. 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.
For tonight's best time from your own town, the darkness and the Moon, open it on the map and see its "Tonight from your location" card.
Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits