Gliese 48
Gliese 48 is a star with planets in the constellation Cassiopeia, about 26.9 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Position (J2000) | 1h 02m 37s, +71° 40′ |
| Distance | 26.9 light-years (its light set off about 26.9 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 9.98 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
1 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gliese 48 b | 2.77 | 39.63 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
Gliese 48 is highest in the sky at midnight in October. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 38° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 68°. 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 Cassiopeia
- Bubble Nebula
- Cassiopeia A
- Heart Nebula
- M52 (NGC 7654)
- M103 (NGC 581)
- Pacman Nebula
- Soul Nebula
- Tycho's Supernova
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits