HD 80230

HD 80230 is a G-type main-sequence star located approximately 116 light-years away in the constellation Leo. It is slightly more massive and luminous than the Sun. The star is notable for hosting at least one confirmed exoplanet.

Stellar Characteristics:

• Spectral Type: G6V - indicating a yellow dwarf star, slightly cooler and less massive than the Sun.
• Effective Temperature: Roughly 5600 Kelvin.
• Mass: Estimates range slightly above the Sun's mass.
• Luminosity: HD 80230 is somewhat more luminous than our Sun.
• Age: Estimated to be several billion years old.

Planetary System:

As of current astronomical knowledge, HD 80230 is known to host at least one exoplanet. The discovered planet is:

• HD 80230 b: A gas giant exoplanet discovered via the radial velocity method. It orbits the star relatively close in, classifying it as a "hot Jupiter."

Significance:

HD 80230 is valuable in exoplanet research as it provides a relatively nearby system for studying the characteristics and formation of planets around Sun-like stars. Continued observation and analysis of HD 80230 and its planetary system contribute to a broader understanding of planetary systems beyond our own solar system.