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Star DX Chamaeleontis

Binary star DX Chamaeleontis is located 348 light years away from the Sun. It consists of a and a t tauri star. For now, there are no known exoplanets in this star system.
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DX Chamaeleontis A

Spectral class: A8Ve

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Ascension iconRight ascension: 12h 0m 4.883s
Declination iconDeclination: -78° 11' 34.658'' (southern hemisphere)
Parallax iconParallax: 9.381
Distance iconSun distance: 347.695 ly | 106.6 pc
Star position
The position of a star tells us where it appears in the sky, similar to how we use coordinates like latitude and longitude on Earth. In astronomy, the three main coordinates are right ascension, declination and distance. .. icon More about Star position in StellarGuide

Basic characteristic

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Mass: 220 % M Sun
| 2305 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star DX Chamaeleontis A is 2.2 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
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Size: 270 % R Sun
| 26.9 R Jupiter
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Star size
Radius of the star DX Chamaeleontis A is 2.7 solar radii.

The size of a star refers to its radius — the distance from its center to its surface. Star size is usually measured in solar radii (R☉), where 1 solar radius equals approximately 696,000 kilometers. Depending on their type and life stage, stars can be much smaller or larger than the Sun... icon More about Star size in StellarGuide
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Temperature: 8450 K | 1.46 T Sun
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of DX Chamaeleontis A is 8450 K, which is 146 % of the temperature on the surface of the Sun.

The temperature of a star refers to the temperature at its surface, also called the photosphere. It is measured in kelvins (K), the standard unit for temperature in astronomy. A star’s temperature tells us a lot about its physical properties and where it stands in its evolutionary stage... icon More about Star temperature in StellarGuide
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Age: 0.002 billions years | 0 Sun
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Star age
Star DX Chamaeleontis A is 0.002 billion years old, which is about 0 of the Sun's age.

The age of a star tells us how long it has been shining since it formed. Knowing a star’s age helps astronomers understand its life stage, how it has changed over time, and what will happen to it in the future... icon More about Star age in StellarGuide
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Luminosity: 31 L Sun
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Star luminosity
Luminosity is the total amount of energy a star gives off every second. Think of it as the star’s true brightness — not just how bright it looks from Earth. This is important because some stars may appear dim simply because they are far away, not because they’re actually faint... icon More about Star luminosity in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): -5.1
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
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10
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K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3

DX Chamaeleontis B

T Tauri star

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Distance iconDistance from the primary: 0.22 AU

Basic characteristic

icon weight
Mass: 140 % M Sun
| 1467 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star DX Chamaeleontis B is 2.2 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
temperature iconTemperature: 7800 K
 (estimate)
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of DX Chamaeleontis B is estimated to be 7764 K, which is 135 % of the temperature on the surface of the Sun.

The temperature of a star refers to the temperature at its surface, also called the photosphere. It is measured in kelvins (K), the standard unit for temperature in astronomy. A star’s temperature tells us a lot about its physical properties and where it stands in its evolutionary stage... icon More about Star temperature in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): -5.1
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3
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DX Chamaeleontis system structure

 DX Chamaeleontis A
DX Chamaeleontis B 0.22 AU

More about DX Chamaeleontis

       DX Chamaeleontis can be found in southern celestial hemisphere, and it is possible to see it with naked eye.
Other designations of this star
HD 104237, DX Cha, CD−77°528, GC 16412, HD 104237, HIP 58520, SAO 256895, PPM 371328, WDS J11596-7813C, Gaia DR3 5836666564476158336
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the DX Chamaeleontis system from the Sun?

The DX Chamaeleontis system is 348 light years or 106.6 parsecs from the Sun.

What galaxy is the DX Chamaeleontis star in?

The DX Chamaeleontis is in the Milky Way galaxy just like the Sun.

How many stars are in the DX Chamaeleontis system?

The DX Chamaeleontis system contains 2 stars.

What type of star is the DX Chamaeleontis?

The primary in the DX Chamaeleontis system is a star.

What temperature is star DX Chamaeleontis?

The primary in the DX Chamaeleontis system has a temperature of 8450 K. Find out more about the temperature of stars in Stellar guide
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