Cassiopeia's hidden gem: the closest rocky, transiting planet
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 06:50
in Astronomy & Space
Skygazers at northern latitudes are familiar with the W-shaped star pattern of Cassiopeia the Queen. This circumpolar constellation is visible year-round near the North Star. Tucked next to one leg of the W lies a modest 5th-magnitude star named HD 219134 that has been hiding a secret.