KELT-2A [SEP] constellation
KELT-2A
KELT-2A (HD 42176A) is a yellow white dwarf star located about 440 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. The apparent magnitude of this star is 8.77, which means it is not visible to the naked eye but can be seen with a binoculars.
KELT-2A is the brightest star in the common-proper-motion binary star system KELT-2 (HD 42176). KELT-2B is an early K dwarf approximately 295 AU away.
Planetary system.
This star has one known planet, the extrasolar planet
KELT-2A is a member of the common-proper-motion binary star system KELT-2 (HD 42176). KELT-2B is an early K dwarf approximately 295 astronomical units away.
See also.
- KELT
External links.
- KELT-North survey website
- KELT-2Ab discovery lightcurve, with music