GJ 876
GJ 876 is a star with planets in the constellation Aquarius, about 15.2 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Position (J2000) | 22h 53m 17s, −14° 15′ |
| Distance | 15.2 light-years (its light set off about 15.2 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 10.16 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
4 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 876 d | 2.51 | 1.94 | no |
| GJ 876 c | 14 | 30.09 | yes (conservative) |
| GJ 876 b | 13.3 | 61.12 | yes (conservative) |
| GJ 876 e | 3.92 | 124.26 | no |
When and how to see it
GJ 876 is highest in the sky at midnight in September. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 56° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 26°. 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 Aquarius
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits