2MASS J04414489+2301513 b
2MASS J04414489+2301513 b is a cold gas giant orbiting the M8.5 star 2MASS J04414489+2301513 in the constellation Taurus. It was discovered in 2010 using the imaging method.
Is 2MASS J04414489+2301513 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of 2MASS J04414489+2301513 b relative to the habitable zone of 2MASS J04414489+2301513 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
2MASS J04414489+2301513 b orbits at an average distance of 15.000 AU.
How Was 2MASS J04414489+2301513 b Discovered?
2MASS J04414489+2301513 b was discovered in 2010 using the imaging method, with observations from Hubble Space Telescope.
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.
Earth Similarity Index
The Earth Similarity Index (ESI) scores how physically similar a planet is to Earth, from 0 to 1, based on radius, density, escape velocity and surface temperature. 2MASS J04414489+2301513 b scores 0.07, ranking #4,929 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: 2MASS J04414489+2301513
2MASS J04414489+2301513
- Spectral type
- M8.5
- Mass
- 0.02 M☉
- Age
- 0.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Planetary System
2MASS J04414489+2301513 b is the only planet known to orbit 2MASS J04414489+2301513 so far.
2MASS J04414489+2301513 b — Complete Data
| Mass | 2,383.60 Earth masses (7.500 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 15.000 AU |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.07 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Discovery method | Imaging |
| Discovery facility | Hubble Space Telescope |
| Discovery year | 2010 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2014-05-14. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2MASS J04414489+2301513 b
Is 2MASS J04414489+2301513 b habitable?
2MASS J04414489+2301513 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of 2MASS J04414489+2301513, and as a cold gas giant it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
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