Upsilon Andromedae
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Upsilon Andromedae is a binary star located 44 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Andromeda. The system consists of an F-type main-sequence star and a smaller red dwarf.
Artist's conception of the planets of Upsilon Andromedae
Upsilon Andromedae A System
Upsilon Andromedae b
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Upsilon Andromedae b, formally named Saffar, is an extrasolar planet approximately 44 light-years away from the Sun in the constellation of Andromeda. The planet orbits its host star, the F-type main-
Comparison of the orbits of Upsilon Andromedae b, c and d, with those of the inner Solar System.
An artist's impression of Upsilon Andromedae b and its parent star
Artist's impression of the hot spot, shown in orange hues