HD 136418 facts for kids
HD 136418 is a star found in the constellation called Boötes. It's about 340 light years away from Earth. This star has a planet orbiting it, much like Jupiter orbits our Sun.
The star and its planet will be given names inspired by the culture of Canada.
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What is HD 136418?
HD 136418 is a star located in the northern sky. It's part of the constellation Boötes, which is also known as "the Herdsman." Even though it's quite far away, scientists can study it using powerful telescopes.
Its Location in Space
This star is 340 light years from Earth. A light year is the distance light travels in one year. Since light travels incredibly fast, 340 light years is a huge distance! It means the light we see from HD 136418 today actually left the star 340 years ago.
The Planet of HD 136418
Scientists have discovered that HD 136418 has at least one planet orbiting it. This planet is similar in size to Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System. Planets that orbit stars outside our Solar System are called exoplanets. Finding exoplanets helps us learn more about how planets form and if life might exist elsewhere in the universe.
Naming the Star and Planet
The star HD 136418 and its planet will be named after something from Canadian culture. This is part of a special project to give official names to stars and exoplanets. It helps people around the world feel connected to space exploration.
Why Canada?
Choosing names from Canadian culture is a way to celebrate Canada's contributions to astronomy and its rich heritage. It also makes the names more meaningful and easier for people to remember than just numbers and letters.
