HD 121228
HD 121228 is a star located in the constellation Centaurus. It is a G-type main-sequence star, meaning it is similar in size and temperature to our Sun, fusing hydrogen into helium in its core. Its spectral type is G2V.
The star is located approximately 183 light-years away from Earth. HD 121228 is not visible to the naked eye, requiring a telescope for observation.
HD 121228 has been the subject of astronomical studies, primarily focused on characterizing its stellar properties, such as its mass, radius, luminosity, and age. These properties are important for understanding the star's evolutionary state and comparing it to other stars of similar type.
While no exoplanets have been definitively confirmed orbiting HD 121228 as of the current date, it has been included in radial velocity surveys and other searches for orbiting planets. The search for exoplanets around stars like HD 121228 is ongoing, contributing to our understanding of the prevalence of planetary systems in the galaxy.
The star is listed in the Henry Draper Catalogue, a comprehensive catalog of stars compiled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The HD number serves as a unique identifier for the star in astronomical databases and literature.