Wolf 1069
Wolf 1069 is a star with planets in the constellation Cygnus, about 31.3 light-years from Earth.
Facts
| Type | Star with planets |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Position (J2000) | 20h 26m 05s, +58° 34′ |
| Distance | 31.3 light-years (its light set off about 31.3 years ago) |
| Brightness | magnitude 13.99 (smaller is brighter; the faintest stars the eye sees are about 6) |
Planets
1 known| Planet | Size (Earth = 1) | Year (days) | Habitable zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf 1069 b | 1.08 | 15.56 | yes (conservative) |
When and how to see it
Wolf 1069 is highest in the sky at midnight in July. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 51° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 81°. 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 Cygnus
- Cooling Tower Cluster (M29)
- Cygnus A
- Cygnus X-1
- Fireworks Galaxy
- M39 (NGC 7092)
- North America Nebula
- Pelican Nebula
- Veil Nebula
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Data: · NASA Exoplanet Archive · Data sources & credits