HD 70573 b
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HD 70573 b orbits the youngest RV host star HD 70573
approximately 149 light-year
s away in the constellation
of Hydra
. The discovery of the planet is important because it enables the study of debris disks around young stars in relation to presence of planets.
HD 70573
HD 70573 is a 9th magnitude star approximately 149 light-years away in the constellation of Hydra. The star is young, only 101 million years old.-Planetary system:...
approximately 149 light-year
Light-year
A light-year, also light year or lightyear is a unit of length, equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres...
s away in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
of Hydra
Hydra (constellation)
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, measuring 1303 square degrees. It has a long history, having been included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. It is commonly represented as a water snake...
. The discovery of the planet is important because it enables the study of debris disks around young stars in relation to presence of planets.