SMSS J173823.38-145701.1
peculiar star in the constellation Serpens
SMSS J173823.38-145701.1 is a extremely metal-poor star in the constellation Serpens Cauda, the star is located at around 26,000 light years away from earth.
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Serpens Cauda |
| Right ascension | 17h 38m 23.3594s |
| Declination | −14° 57′ 00.811″ |
| Characteristics | |
| Evolutionary stage | Red giant branch |
| Spectral type | K1III-K2III Fe-6 |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | ~26,000 ly |
| Details | |
| Mass | 0.822 M☉ |
| Radius | 20.71 R☉ |
| Luminosity | 174 L☉ |
| Temperature | 4,608 K |
| Metallicity [Fe/H] | -3.64 dex |
| Age | 13.2 Gyr |
| Other designations | |
SMSS J173823.38-145701.1, SMSS J1738-1457, 2MASS J17382336-1457007 | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |