HD 146624

HD 146624 is a star located in the constellation Scorpius. It is a G-type main-sequence star, meaning it is similar in size and temperature to our Sun, and fuses hydrogen into helium in its core. HD 146624 is visible from Earth with the aid of binoculars or a small telescope, though it is not visible to the naked eye.

Its spectral type is G3V, which indicates its surface temperature is slightly cooler than the Sun. The "V" luminosity class indicates that it is a main-sequence star.

HD 146624 is of interest to astronomers due to the presence of a confirmed exoplanet orbiting it. This exoplanet is designated HD 146624 b, and is a gas giant significantly more massive than Jupiter. The planet was discovered using the radial velocity method, which detects the wobble in a star's motion caused by the gravitational pull of an orbiting planet.

Studying the HD 146624 system helps astronomers better understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems, particularly those around Sun-like stars. Information about the star's age, metallicity, and activity levels, as well as the planet's orbital characteristics, contribute to a broader understanding of exoplanet demographics and the potential for habitability in other star systems.