Fomalhaut

Fomalhaut

(Piscis Austrini)

Fomalhaut is the brightest star in the constellation Pisces Austrinus and one of the brightest stars in the sky.

This is a class-A star that is approximately 25 light years away from Earth.

Third biggest star known to have an orbiting planet.

LOCATION IN SPACE:

22^h 57^m 39.0465^s

−29° 37′ 20.050″

STAR CLASSIFICATION:

A3 V

MOST ABUNDANT ELEMENT:

Hydrogen and Helium

Fomalhaut Star System
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