SWEEPS J175853.92−291120.6

SWEEPS J175853.92-291120.6 is a star located in the constellation Sagittarius at a distance of 27,700 light-years from Earth. At least one planet, SWEEPS-04, is known to orbit the star.

SWEEPS J175853.92−291120.6

Artist's rendition of SWEEPS J175853.92-291120.6 (top right) and the planet SWEEPS-04 (center)
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 17h 58m 53.92s
Declination –29° 11 20.6
Apparent magnitude (V) 18.80
Characteristics
Spectral type F5V
Astrometry
Distance27,700 ly
(8,500 pc)
Details
Mass1.24 M
Radius1.18 R
Metallicity [Fe/H]0.00 dex
Database references
SIMBADdata
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