59 Andromedae

59 Andromedae

59 Andromedae
Observation data Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation	Andromeda
Right ascension	02h 10m 52.8284s
Declination	+39° 02′ 22.293″
Apparent magnitude (V)	6.07
Characteristics
Spectral type	B9V
U−B color index	-0.09
B−V color index	-0.02
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)	1 km/s
Proper motion (μ)	RA: -7.99 mas/yr Dec.: -21.52 mas/yr
Parallax (π)	12.41 ± 2.83 mas
Distance	approx. 260 ly (approx. 80 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)	6.01
Details
Mass	18 M☉
Radius	7 R☉
Luminosity	20.000 L☉
Temperature	10.000–30.000 K
Metallicity	?
Rotation	0,005060319854 Year
Age	? years
Orbit
Companion	59 Andromedae B
Semi-major axis (a)	16.2″
Inclination (i)	36°
Other designations
CEL 216, HIC 10176, PPM 67045, 59 And A, CSI+38° 425 2, HIP 10176, ROT 303, ADS 1683 A, GC 2600, HR 628, SAO 55330, AG+38° 232, GCRV 1179, IDS 02048+3834 A, BD+38° 425A, 2MASS J02105282+3902223, TYC 2830-2553-1, CCDM J02109+3902A, GSC 02830-02553, N30 443, UBV 2172.
Database references
SIMBAD	data
Database references
SIMBAD	data

59 Andromedae is a star in the constellation Andromeda. Its apparent magnitude is 6.09.

In August 2010 was reported that 5 planets were discovered in its orbit, and that some characteristics resemble our solar system.

Components

NAME	Right ascension	Declination	Apparent magnitude (V)	Spectral type	Database references
59 Andromedae B (HD 13295)	02h 10m 53.668s	+39° 02' 35.829	6.1	A1Vn	Simbad

References

• Image 59 Andromedae

Andromedae means loved one or loved member.