GJ 3378
GJ 3378 is a star with planets in the constellation Camelopardalis, about 25.2 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Camelopardalis |
| Position (J2000) | 6h 01m 10s, +59° 35′ |
| Distance | 25.2 light-years (its light set off about 25.2 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 12.37 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
1 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 3378 b | 1.32 | 21.45 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
GJ 3378 is highest in the sky at midnight in December. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 50° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 80°. 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