Kepler-58 is a star that is in the constellation Cygnus about 3455 light-years from us. At least two planets are turning around the star.
Kepler-58 | |||
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Star | |||
Research history | |||
Discoverer | 2MASS | ||
opening date | 2003 | ||
Observational data ( Epoch J2000.0 ) | |||
Type of | Single star | ||
Right ascension | |||
Declination | |||
Distance | 3455 sv. years (1060 pc ) | ||
Visible magnitude ( V ) | 14,820 | ||
Constellation | Swan | ||
Specifications | |||
Spectral class | G1V | ||
physical characteristics | |||
Weight | 0.95 M ☉ | ||
Radius | 1.03 R ☉ | ||
Temperature | 5843 K | ||
Metallicity | [Fe / H] = - 0.12 | ||
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Information in databases | |||
SIMBAD | data | ||
Characteristics
Kepler-58 is a sun-like star of spectral class G0 V or G1, about the size and mass of approximately equal to the Sun. For the first time in astronomical literature is mentioned in the 2MASS catalog, published in 2003 . The mass of the star is 0.95 solar, and the radius is 1.03. The surface temperature of the star is approximately 5843 Kelvin .
See also
- List of stars constellation Cygnus