Located in the constellation Cetus, the star has a metallicity only 1% that of the Sun. It is nearing the end of its lifetime on the main sequence, and will soon begin the transition into a red giant.
Located in the constellation Cetus, the star has a metallicity only 1% that of the Sun, and is the oldest star which has a confirmed planetary system. The star is nearing the end of its lifetime on the main sequence, and will soon begin the transition into a red giant.