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Epsilon Andromedae is a yellow [[stellar classification|G-type]] [[giant star|giant]] with an [[apparent magnitude]] of +4.34. It is approximately 169 [[light years]] from [[Earth]]. |
Epsilon Andromedae is a yellow [[stellar classification|G-type]] [[giant star|giant]] with an [[apparent magnitude]] of +4.34. It is approximately 169 [[light years]] from [[Earth]]. |
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The star is known to have three [[Exo Planets]] (exo planets are planets that are not in our own solar system). |
The star is known to have three [[Exo Planets]] (exo planets are planets that are not in our own solar system). This was the first star to be discovered as having an exo planet. |
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Right ascension | 00h 38m 33.3s |
| Declination | +29° 18' 42" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.34 |
| Distance | 169 ± 7 ly (52 ± 2 pc) |
| Spectral type | G6IIIFe-3CH1 |
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Epsilon Andromedae (ε And / ε Andromedae) is a star in the constellation Andromeda.
Epsilon Andromedae is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.34. It is approximately 169 light years from Earth.
The star is known to have three Exo Planets (exo planets are planets that are not in our own solar system). This was the first star to be discovered as having an exo planet.
Location
This star's location in the constellation Andromeda can be seen in the following diagram:
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