HD 61005

HD 61005 is a G-type main-sequence star located approximately 102 light-years away in the constellation Puppis. It is slightly more massive and luminous than the Sun. The star is notable for possessing a debris disk, which was first detected through infrared observations. This debris disk is thought to be composed of dust and gas produced by collisions of planetesimals, similar to the Kuiper Belt in our Solar System.

Observations have revealed a complex structure within the debris disk, including a prominent inner ring and an outer halo. These structures suggest the possible presence of planets orbiting HD 61005, gravitationally sculpting the distribution of the dust and debris. The system is of interest to astronomers studying planet formation and the evolution of planetary systems. Further observations and modeling are being conducted to better understand the dynamics and composition of the debris disk and search for potential planetary companions.