Beta Pic
Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.85
Spectral Type
A5 V
Star Color
Yellow-white
(B-V 0.17)
Distance
63 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
05h 47m 17.1s
Dec
-51° 03' 59.0"
Constellation
Pictor
(Pic)
HR
2020
HIP
27321
Bayer
Beta
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Exoplanets
2 known planets
| Planet | Radius | Mass | Period | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet Pic c | 12.50R⊕ | 10.14M♃ | 3.3yr | 64ly |
| bet Pic b | 18.49R⊕ | 11.73M♃ | 23.6yr | 64ly |
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