HD 33636 is a binary system located approximately 94 light-years away in Orion constellation. The visible member HD 33636 A is a 7 magnitude yellow main-sequence star. It is located at a distance of 93.6 light years from our home planet. It has Fe/H of −0.05 +/- 0.07.
A companion was discovered in 2003 with a minimum mass of planet size. This was ascertained to be a tiny star in 2007, making it HD 33636 B.
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HD 33636 A
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Orion
Orion, often referred to as "The Hunter," is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the largest, most conspicuous, and most recognizable in the night sky. Its name refers to Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology.
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