AU Mic b and its host star (illustration) (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption This illustration depicts one interpretation of the planet AU Mic b and its young red dwarf host star. The system lies about 32 light-years away in the southern constellation Microsopium. Credit NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Chris Smith (USRA) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.