Kapteyn's Star
Kapteyn's Star is classified as a class M1 Red Dwarf about 13 light years away in the constellation of Pictor. It has a magnitude of 9 which can be visible through either binoculars or a telescope.
On June 3, 2014, astronomers reported the discovery of two super-Earth's orbiting around the star. One of the planets might be habitable, Kapetyn-B supports liquid water on its planet.
On June 3, 2014, astronomers reported the discovery of two super-Earth's orbiting around the star. One of the planets might be habitable, Kapetyn-B supports liquid water on its planet.
LOCATION IN SPACE:
05h 11m 40.58112s
−45° 01′ 06.2899″
05h 11m 40.58112s
−45° 01′ 06.2899″
STELLAR CLASSIFICATION:
sdM1
sdM1
MOST ABUNDANT ELEMENT:
Hydrogen and Helium
Hydrogen and Helium
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| Comparison of Kapetyn's Star to other planets/stars. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Kapteyn's_Star_Comparison.jpg |
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