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HIP 12961

Index HIP 12961

HIP 12961 is a dim red dwarf star located approximately 75 light-years away in the constellation of Eridanus. [1]

9 relations: Astronomical unit, Constellation, Eridanus (constellation), Exoplanet, Jupiter, Light-year, Red dwarf, Semi-major and semi-minor axes, Star.

Astronomical unit

The astronomical unit (symbol: au, ua, or AU) is a unit of length, roughly the distance from Earth to the Sun.

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Constellation

A constellation is a group of stars that are considered to form imaginary outlines or meaningful patterns on the celestial sphere, typically representing animals, mythological people or gods, mythological creatures, or manufactured devices.

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Eridanus (constellation)

Eridanus is a constellation in the southern hemisphere.

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Exoplanet

An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a planet outside our solar system.

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Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System.

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Light-year

The light-year is a unit of length used to express astronomical distances and measures about 9.5 trillion kilometres or 5.9 trillion miles.

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Red dwarf

A red dwarf (or M dwarf) is a small and relatively cool star on the main sequence, of M spectral type.

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Semi-major and semi-minor axes

In geometry, the major axis of an ellipse is its longest diameter: a line segment that runs through the center and both foci, with ends at the widest points of the perimeter.

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Star

A star is type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity.

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Redirects here:

HIP 12961 b, HIP 12961b.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIP_12961

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