HD 176871

HD 176871 is a star located in the constellation Lyra. It is a relatively faint star, not easily visible to the naked eye.

Stellar Properties

HD 176871 is a G-type star, similar to our Sun, meaning it is of a similar temperature and color. Detailed studies of its spectral type classify it more specifically as a G5V star. The 'V' indicates that it is a main-sequence star, fusing hydrogen in its core.

Location and Distance

The star is located at a distance of approximately 123 light-years from Earth. This distance has been determined through parallax measurements.

Planetary System

HD 176871 is known to host at least one extrasolar planet, designated HD 176871 b. This planet was discovered through the radial velocity method, which detects the wobble of the star caused by the gravitational pull of the orbiting planet.

HD 176871 b

HD 176871 b is a gas giant exoplanet with a mass estimated to be approximately 0.5 times the mass of Jupiter. It orbits its host star at a relatively close distance, completing an orbit in roughly 57 days. This proximity makes HD 176871 b a "hot Jupiter" type planet, characterized by its high orbital velocity and heated atmosphere.