HD 20794
HD 20794 is a star with planets in the constellation Eridanus, about 19.6 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Position (J2000) | 3h 19m 59s, −43° 03′ |
| Distance | 19.6 light-years (its light set off about 19.6 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 4.26 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
4 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD 20794 b | 1.45 | 18.31 | no |
| HD 20794 d | 2.04 | 89.68 | no |
| HD 20794 e | 2.03 | 147.02 | no |
| HD 20794 f | 2.28 | 647.6 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
HD 20794 is highest in the sky at midnight in November. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 27° above the horizon; from 50° N it never rises. To see it you need the naked eye from a dark site.
Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits