HD 88133 is an 8th magnitude star in the constellation of Leo. It is classified as a yellow main sequence star (spectral type G8V). It is slightly more massive than the Sun, cooler and more luminous. Located at a distance of 241 light years from Earth it is not in our immediate neighbourhood and thus not visible to the unaided eye. With a small telescope it should be easily visible.

Planetary system

In 2004 a planet was found to orbit the star utilizing a radial velocity method. In 2016 the direct detection of the planetary thermal emission spectrum was claimed, but the detection was questioned in 2021.

HD 88133

See also

List of extrasolar planets

List of stars in Leo

References

G-type main-sequence stars

Planetary systems with one confirmed planet

Leo (constellation) BD+18 2326 088133 049813 J10100767+1811132

HD 88133