2MASS J03590986+2009361 b
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b is a exoplanet orbiting 2MASS J03590986+2009361 in the constellation Taurus. It lies about 383 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2024 using the imaging method.
Is 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b relative to the habitable zone of 2MASS J03590986+2009361 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Temperature on 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b
The equilibrium temperature of 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b is about 2,369 K (2,096 °C) — hot enough to melt many metals. This estimate ignores any atmosphere, which could change surface temperatures dramatically — Earth's greenhouse effect adds about 33 °C.
Orbit and Year Length
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b orbits at an average distance of 572.000 AU.
How Was 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b Discovered?
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b was discovered in 2024 using the imaging method, with observations from European Space Agency (ESA) Gaia Satellite.
Direct imaging captures actual pictures of a planet by blocking out the overwhelming glare of its host star. It works best for young, hot, massive planets on wide orbits.
How Far Away Is 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b?
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b is 383.0 light-years (117.4 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1643. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 6,740,800 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: 2MASS J03590986+2009361
2MASS J03590986+2009361
Planetary System
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b is the only planet known to orbit 2MASS J03590986+2009361 so far.
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b — Complete Data
| Mass | 5,720.91 Earth masses (18.000 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 572.000 AU |
| Equilibrium temperature | 2,369 K (2,096 °C) |
| Distance from Earth | 383.0 light-years (117.4 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Discovery method | Imaging |
| Discovery facility | European Space Agency (ESA) Gaia Satellite |
| Discovery year | 2024 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2024-05-08. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b
Is 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b habitable?
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of 2MASS J03590986+2009361.
How far away is 2MASS J03590986+2009361 b?
2MASS J03590986+2009361 b is about 383 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 6,740,800 years to get there.
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