HAT-P-3

Stellar classification

K

Coordinates

  • X -178
  • Y 420
  • Z -32
→ Sol: 457

Object type

  • Star
  • Infra-Red source
  • Extra-solar Planet Candidate
  • Variable Star
simbad:TYC 3466-819-1

Wiki

HAT-P-3, is a metal-rich K star located about 450 light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. At a magnitude of about 11.5 it is not visible to the naked eye but is visible in a small to medium-sized amateur telescope. It is believed to be a relatively young star and has a slightly enhanced level of chromospheric activity.

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