HD 38283
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Mensa |
Right ascension | 05h 37m 02s[1] |
Declination | −73° 41′ 58″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.70 |
Characteristics | |
Spectral type | F9.5V |
Astrometry | |
Proper motion (μ) | RA: 139.67 ± 0.33[1] mas/yr Dec.: -107.04 ± 0.33[1] mas/yr |
Parallax (π) | 26.10 ± 0.31[1] mas |
Distance | 125 ± 1 ly (38.3 ± 0.5 pc) |
Details | |
Other designations | |
HD 38283 is a 7th magnitude F-type main sequence star located approximately 125 light-years away[1] in the constellation of Mensa. HD 38283 is not visible to the naked eyes for most people but can be easily seen using binoculars.
Planetary system
On April 11, 2011, a Saturnian planet, HD 38283 b, was discovered in an Earth-like orbit.
Companion (in order from star) |
Mass | Semimajor axis (AU) |
Orbital period (days) |
Eccentricity | Inclination | Radius |
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b | ≥0.34 ± 0.02 M⊕ | 1.02 ± 0.07 | 363.2 ± 0.0056 | 0.41 ± 0.16 | — | — |
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Coordinates: 05h 37m 02s, −73° 41′ 58″
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