Gliese 884
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Gliese 884 is a K-type main sequence star in the constellation
Aquarius
. It has a relatively high proper motion
and is located within 27 light years of the Sun
.
The star has been examined for infrared emission at 24 μm and 70 μm, but no excess has been observed.
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....
Aquarius
Aquarius (constellation)
Aquarius is a constellation of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. Its name is Latin for "water-bearer" or "cup-bearer", and its symbol is , a representation of water....
. It has a relatively high proper motion
Proper motion
The proper motion of a star is its angular change in position over time as seen from the center of mass of the solar system. It is measured in seconds of arc per year, arcsec/yr, where 3600 arcseconds equal one degree. This contrasts with radial velocity, which is the time rate of change in...
and is located within 27 light years of the Sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
.
The star has been examined for infrared emission at 24 μm and 70 μm, but no excess has been observed.