Ross 508
Ross 508 is a star with planets in the constellation Serpens, about 36.6 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Position (J2000) | 15h 23m 50s, +17° 27′ |
| Distance | 36.6 light-years (its light set off about 36.6 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 14.18 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
1 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross 508 b | 1.83 | 10.77 | yes (optimistic) |
When and how to see it
Ross 508 is highest in the sky at midnight in May. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 87° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 57°. To see it you need a large telescope or long-exposure photos.
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 Serpens
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits