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51 Pegasi is a G-type main-sequence star located approximately 50 light-years from Earth within the Pegasus constellation. It gained prominence as the first host star of an exoplanet discovered orbiting a Sun-like star. The discovery by Mayor and Queloz in 1995 revolutionized planetary science and demonstrated the prevalence of planets around other stars. This system is of particular interest to astronomers studying planet formation, stellar evolution, and the characteristics of habitable zones.
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51 Pegasi ranks #14 of 212 in the Star ranking, behind Sun, ahead of Canopus.
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Why is the star 51 Pegasi famous in astronomy?
51 Pegasi gained prominence as the first host star of an exoplanet discovered orbiting a Sun-like star. This groundbreaking discovery was made by Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz in 1995.
Who discovered the exoplanet orbiting 51 Pegasi?
The exoplanet orbiting 51 Pegasi was discovered by astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz in 1995. Their discovery revolutionized planetary science by proving planets could orbit Sun-like stars.
How far is 51 Pegasi from Earth?
51 Pegasi is located approximately 50 light-years away from Earth within the Pegasus constellation. It is a G-type main-sequence star that gained fame for hosting the first exoplanet found around a Sun-like star.
What type of star is 51 Pegasi?
51 Pegasi is a G-type main-sequence star located in the Pegasus constellation. It is similar to our Sun and became famous in 1995 when an exoplanet was discovered orbiting it.
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