Regarded by some astronomers as the nearest solar twin. Planetary data currently unknown.
Planetary data currently unknown.
Notably older and more metal rich than Sol. Nearing the end of it's main sequence.
1 known planet - 51 Pegasi b, 'Bellerophon' - Hot Jupiter
In 2006, astronomer Margaret Turnbull labelled Beta CVn as the most likely nearby star to host an intelligent species capable of radio astronomy.
Amost identical in composition and size to the sun.