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LHS 288

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Magnitude
  
13.92

Apparent magnitude (V)
  
13.92

Constellation
  
Carina

LHS 288

Similar
  
Gliese 682, Gliese 752, LHS 292

LHS 288 (Luyten 143-23) is a red dwarf 15.6 light years from the Sun, the closest in the constellation Carina. It is far too faint to be seen with the unaided eye, with an apparent magnitude of 13.92. Recent studies suggest it may harbour a planet with the mass of Jupiter.

References

LHS 288 Wikipedia