HD 166724

HD 166724 is a single star located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is a yellow giant star of spectral type G5III, meaning it is larger and more luminous than our Sun.

Characteristics:

HD 166724 has an apparent visual magnitude of approximately 6.3, making it faintly visible to the naked eye under ideal observing conditions (dark skies away from light pollution). Its distance from Earth is estimated to be around 427 light-years based on parallax measurements.

As a G-type giant star, HD 166724 has exhausted the hydrogen fuel in its core and is now fusing helium into heavier elements. This process causes the star to expand significantly, increasing its size and luminosity compared to its main sequence phase.

Observational Information:

Due to its relatively faint magnitude, observing HD 166724 generally requires binoculars or a small telescope. Its location in Sagittarius, a constellation prominent in the summer sky, makes it easier to locate during those months for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.

Further Research:

While no planets have been confirmed to orbit HD 166724, further studies are possible to determine if any planetary system exists around this star. Spectroscopic analysis can provide more detailed information about its chemical composition and rotational velocity. Astrometric observations may improve the accuracy of its distance and proper motion.