GJ 687
GJ 687 is a star with planets in the constellation Draco, about 14.8 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Draco |
| Position (J2000) | 17h 36m 25s, +68° 20′ |
| Distance | 14.8 light-years (its light set off about 14.8 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 9.15 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
2 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 687 b | 4.32 | 38.14 | yes (conservative) |
| GJ 687 c | 4.14 | 727.56 | no |
When and how to see it
GJ 687 is highest in the sky at midnight in June. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 42° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 72°. To see it you need a small telescope.
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.
More in Draco
- Abell 2218
- Cat's Eye Nebula
- Draco Dwarf
- Gl 725 B
- HD 147379
- Spindle Galaxy (M102)
- Swift J1644+57
- Tadpole Galaxy
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits