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Star HD 61606

Multiple star system HD 61606 is located 46 light years away from the Sun. It is a system with 4 stars. For now, there are no known exoplanets in this star system.
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HD 61606 A

Orange star, BY Draconis variable
Spectral class: K3V

Location +

Ascension iconRight ascension: 7h 39m 59.413s
Declination iconDeclination: -3° 35' 55.477'' (equatorial region)
Parallax iconParallax: 71.032
Distance iconSun distance: 45.917 ly | 14.1 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

icon weight
Mass: 80 % M Sun
| 785.7 M Jupiter
 (estimate)
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Star mass
The mass of the star HD 61606 A is unknown. Based on its other characteristics, it is estimated to be about 80 % of the Sun's mass.

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
radius icon
Size: 80 % R Sun
| 7.5 R Jupiter
(estimate)
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Star size
Radius of the star HD 61606 A is not known. Its estimated value based on other similar stars is about 80 % 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
temperature icon
Temperature: 4956 K | 0.86 T Sun
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of HD 61606 A is 4956 K, which is 86 % 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: 0.4 billions years | 0.09 Sun
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Star age
Star HD 61606 A is 0.4 billion years old, which is about 0.09 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

Photometry

Magnitude iconApparent magnitude (V): 7.2
Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): 6.4
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
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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

HD 61606 B

Orange star, High proper motion star
Spectral class: K7V

Location +

Distance iconDistance from the primary: 824 AU

Basic characteristic

icon weight
Mass: 70 % M Sun
| 712.3 M Jupiter
 (estimate)
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Star mass
The mass of the star HD 61606 B is unknown. Based on its other characteristics, it is estimated to be about 70 % of the Sun's mass.

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
radius icon
Size: 70 % R Sun
| 6.7 R Jupiter
(estimate)
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Star size
Radius of the star HD 61606 B is not known. Its estimated value based on other similar stars is about 70 % 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
temperature iconTemperature: 4100 K
 (estimate)
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of HD 61606 B is estimated to be 4062 K, which is 71 % 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
time icon
Age: 0.7 billions years | 0.15 Sun
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Star age
Star HD 61606 B is 0.7 billion years old, which is about 0.15 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

Photometry

Magnitude iconApparent magnitude (V): 8.9
Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): 8.2
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
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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

HD 61606 Ca

Red dwarf, Spectroscopic binary
Spectral class: M1.0V

Location +

Distance iconDistance from the primary: 55733 AU

Basic characteristic

icon weight
Mass: 50 % M Sun
| 534.3 M Jupiter
 (estimate)
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Star mass
The mass of the star HD 61606 Ca is unknown. Based on its other characteristics, it is estimated to be about 50 % of the Sun's mass.

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
radius icon
Size: 50 % R Sun
| 5.3 R Jupiter
(estimate)
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Star size
Radius of the star HD 61606 Ca is not known. Its estimated value based on other similar stars is about 50 % 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
temperature iconTemperature: 3700 K
 (estimate)
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of HD 61606 Ca is estimated to be 3702 K, which is 64 % 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 iconApparent magnitude (V): 9.9
Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): 9.1
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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25
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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

HD 61606 Cb

Red dwarf, , Spectroscopic binary

Basic characteristic

icon weight
Mass: 19 % M Sun
| 199 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star HD 61606 Cb is 0.51 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: 3700 K
 (estimate)
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of HD 61606 Cb is estimated to be 3702 K, which is 64 % 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

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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HD 61606 system structure

 HD 61606 A
HD 61606 B 824 AU
HD 61606 Ca 55733 AU
HD 61606 Cb

More about HD 61606

      a BY Draconis variable. Stars from this category exhibit periodic variations in their luminosity. The variability is caused by a rotation which shows and hides starspots on the surface. HD 61606 can be found in southern celestial hemisphere, you cannot see it with naked eye, but you can observe this star with basic telescope. The star is also observable from Northern America, Europe and Asia. 

      HD 61606 is a BY Draconis variable. Stars from this category exhibit periodic variations in their luminosity. The variability is caused by a rotation which shows and hides starspots on the surface.
Other designations of this star
G 112-29, NLTT 18149, Gliese 282, Gl 282, HD 61606, HIC 37349, HIP 37349, WDS J07400-0336, 2MASS J07395932-0335506, SAO 134954, BD−03° 2002, SAO 134958, Gaia EDR3 3057712223051571200
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the HD 61606 system from the Sun?

The HD 61606 system is 46 light years or 14.1 parsecs from the Sun.

What galaxy is the HD 61606 star in?

The HD 61606 is in the Milky Way galaxy just like the Sun.

How many stars are in the HD 61606 system?

The HD 61606 system contains 4 stars.

What type of star is the HD 61606?

The primary in the HD 61606 system is a Orange star star.

What temperature is star HD 61606?

The primary in the HD 61606 system has a temperature of 4956 K. Find out more about the temperature of stars in Stellar guide
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