KELT-2

KELT-2 is a yellow white main [sequence star] located about 439 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. The apparent magnitude of this star is 8.77, which means it is not visible to the naked eye but can be seen with a binoculars.

Description

KELT-2A is the primary star in the common-proper-motion binary star system KELT-2. KELT-2B is an early K dwarf approximately 295 AU away, which was discovered simultaneously with the planet KELT-2Ab.

Planetary system

This star has one known planet, the extrasolar planet KELT-2Ab.