Component LP 993-116 Angular distance 44.8″ Component LP 993-116B | Epoch of observation J2000 Position angle 60.9° Epoch of observation J2000 | |
LP 993-115 is a star system in the constellation Eridanus. It is located about 35 light-year away, and does not belong to any moving group.
The primary component of the system, LP 993-115, is a red dwarf star with a spectral type of M3.5Ve, indicating emission lines in its spectrum. The secondary component of the system, LP 993-116, is a pair of red dwarfs orbiting each other, making this a triple star system. X-ray activity has been detected from LP 993-116. Confusingly, the secondary component is sometimes also referred to as LP 993-115BC.
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