14 HerculisThe orange star is orbited by a planet with 5 times the mass of Jupiter in an average separation of 2.81 AU. The planet could have Earth-sized moons which would be very cold then. But more inwards would be enough room for planets within the life zone.Constellation: Hercules Age: 6 billion years Distance: 59.2 light-years Spectral class: K0 Visual magnitude: 6.64 Luminosity: 0.63 * Sun Mass: 0.79 * Sun Diameter: 0.88 * Sun Radial velocity: -13.3 km/sec Back: List of Exoplanets |
Artist: Tomislav Stimac, Digital Eye |
Astronomical articles released under Creative Commons: Imprint & Privacy This site in German: Sterne und Planeten Astronomy: Stars & Planets | © Jumk.de Webprojects Images of Chemical Elements |