Astronomy and Space

HD 179949

HD 179949 is a 6th magnitude star in the constellation of Sagittarius. It is a yellow-white dwarf (spectral class F8 V), a type of star hotter and more luminous than the Sun. The star is located about 90 light-years from Earth and might be visible under exceptionally good conditions to an experienced observer without technical aid; usually binoculars are needed. The star HD 179949 is named Gumala. The name was selected in the NameExoWorlds campaign by Brunei, during the 100th anniversary of the IAU. Gumala is a Malay word, which means a magic bezoar stone found in snakes, dragons, etc.

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• ▸Dwarf planet
• ▸Bernd Würsig
• ▸Kepler-14

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