HD 147379
HD 147379 is a star with planets in the constellation Draco, about 35.1 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Draco |
| Position (J2000) | 16h 16m 41s, +67° 14′ |
| Distance | 35.1 light-years (its light set off about 35.1 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 8.61 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
1 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD 147379 b | 4.94 | 86.58 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
HD 147379 is highest in the sky at midnight in May. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 43° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 73°. To see it you need binoculars.
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
- GJ 687
- Gl 725 B
- Spindle Galaxy (M102)
- Swift J1644+57
- Tadpole Galaxy
Everything in Draco · All 88 constellations · All sky objects
Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits