GJ 887
GJ 887 is a star with planets in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, about 10.7 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Piscis Austrinus |
| Position (J2000) | 23h 06m 00s, −35° 50′ |
| Distance | 10.7 light-years (its light set off about 10.7 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 7.56 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
4 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 887 e | 1.12 | 4.42 | no |
| GJ 887 b | 1.8 | 9.26 | no |
| GJ 887 c | 2.43 | 21.78 | no |
| GJ 887 d | 2.34 | 50.77 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
GJ 887 is highest in the sky at midnight in September. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 34° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 4°. To see it you need binoculars.
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits