TOI-1452
TOI-1452 is a star system located in the constellation of Draco. It is a binary pair of dim red dwarf stars separated by only 96 astronomical units (AU). A notable feature of this system is the presence of an exoplanet around one of the stars, designated as TOI-1452 b.[3]
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Draco_(constellation) |
| Right ascension | 19h 20m 41.73s[1] |
| Declination | 73° 11′ 43.5″[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | M4[2] |
Overview
TOI-1452 is 99 light-years away from Earth.[2]
Exoplanet
In 2022, an exoplanet was detected orbiting one of the stars every 11 days. The planet, named TOI-1452b, is a possible super-earth covered by ocean with a mass 1.672 times that of Earth.[3]
Observation
The star system is too dim to be seen with small telescopes.[2]
References
- "SAO Star Catalog". HEASARC. NASA's High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- "TOI-1452 Star Information". Stellar Catalog. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- "Discovery of Ocean World with the CFHT". Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
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