GJ 96
GJ 96 is a star with planets in the constellation Andromeda, about 38.9 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Position (J2000) | 2h 22m 14s, +47° 52′ |
| Distance | 38.9 light-years (its light set off about 38.9 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 9.4 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
1 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 96 b | 4.67 | 73.94 | yes (optimistic) |
When and how to see it
GJ 96 is highest in the sky at midnight in October. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 62° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 88°. 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.
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits