7.17
Apparent Mag42
Distance (ly)K2.5V
Spectral Type4,977
Temperature (K)HD 40307 hosts six super-Earth candidates, including one in the habitable zone.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude7.17
Absolute Magnitude5.97
Distance42 light-years
Spectral TypeK2.5V
Temperature4,977 K
Luminosity0.23 L☉
Radius0.716 R☉
Mass0.77 M☉
Right Ascension05h 54m 04.2s
Declination-60° 01′ 24.4″
ConstellationPictor
Notable Facts
- HD 40307 has six planet candidates
- HD 40307 g is in the habitable zone
- The star is a K-type dwarf about 42 light-years away