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Innes’ Star

Gliese 422, LHS 40, Luyten 192-72, HD 304043, HIP 55042

Proper NameInnes' Star
Bayer DesignationNone
Flamsteed NumberNone
HR (BSC)None
HD304043
Other DesignationsGliese 422, LHS 40, Luyten 192-72, HIP 55042
ConstellationCarina
Right Ascension11h 16m 0s
Declination-57° 32' 52"
Distance41 light years
13 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +11.65
Absolute: +11.14
Spectral ClassM3.5V red dwarf
Planets in this system Innes' Star b (Gliese 422 b), gas giant
Optimum VisibilityMarch / April (Usually visible from southern latitudes)

Innes' Star moves rapidly across the sky, relative the dense backdrop of the Milky Way beyond. The blue and orange markers in this image track its motion relative to the more distant stars beyond. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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