L 98-59
L 98-59 is a star with planets in the constellation Volans, about 34.6 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Volans |
| Position (J2000) | 8h 18m 07s, −68° 18′ |
| Distance | 34.6 light-years (its light set off about 34.6 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 11.69 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
5 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| L 98-59 b | 0.84 | 2.25 | no |
| L 98-59 c | 1.33 | 3.69 | no |
| L 98-59 d | 1.63 | 7.45 | no |
| L 98-59 e | 1.49 | 12.83 | no |
| L 98-59 f | 1.48 | 23.06 | yes (optimistic) |
When and how to see it
L 98-59 is highest in the sky at midnight in January. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 2° above the horizon; from 50° N it never rises. 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.
Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits