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Bubup

HD 38283, HIP 26380

Proper NameBubup
Bayer DesignationNone
Flamsteed NumberNone
HR (BSC)None
HD38283
Other DesignationsHIP 26380
ConstellationMensa
Right Ascension5h 37m 2s
Declination-73° 41' 58"
Distance124 light years
38 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +6.69
Absolute: +3.79
Spectral ClassG0/1V yellow dwarf
Planets in this system Yanyan (Bubup b, HD 38283 b), gas giant
Optimum VisibilityDecember / January (Usually visible from southern latitudes)

The relatively Sun-like yellow star Bubup has a rather brighter companion in the sky, seen here in southwestern corner of this image. This is the pulsating red giant WX Mensae, a much more luminous star than Bubup that lies some ten times farther from the Sun. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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