Upsilon Andromedae

Upsilon Andromedae

Andromeda

4.09
Apparent Mag
44
Distance (ly)
F9V
Spectral Type
6,213
Temperature (K)

Upsilon Andromedae hosts the first multi-planet system discovered around a Sun-like star.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.09
Absolute Magnitude3.44
Distance44 light-years
Spectral TypeF9V
Temperature6,213 K
Luminosity3.57 L☉
Radius1.48 R☉
Mass1.27 M☉
Right Ascension01h 36m 47.8s
Declination+41° 24′ 19.6″
ConstellationAndromeda

Notable Facts

  • Upsilon Andromedae was the first Sun-like star known to host multiple planets
  • The system has at least four planets
  • The planets have highly inclined orbits relative to each other

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