Kepler-452
Kepler-452 is a star in the constellation Cygnus, about 1,830 light-years from Earth.
Sun-like star with an Earth-like planet
Facts
| Type | Star (spectral type G4V) |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Position (J2000) | 19h 44m 00s, +44° 16′ |
| Distance | 1,830 light-years (its light set off about 1,830 years ago) |
| Studied in | 46 scientific papers (SIMBAD) |
When and how to see it
Kepler-452 is highest in the sky at midnight in July. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 66° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 84°.
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 Cygnus
- Cooling Tower Cluster (M29)
- Cygnus A
- Cygnus X-1
- Fireworks Galaxy
- M39 (NGC 7092)
- North America Nebula
- Pelican Nebula
- Veil Nebula
Everything in Cygnus · All 88 constellations · All sky objects
Data: SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg; the site's weekly copy) · Data sources & credits