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2MASS J21252752-8138278 b

Hot Jupiter Octans

2MASS J21252752-8138278 b is a hot Jupiter orbiting 2MASS J21252752-8138278 in the constellation Octans. It lies about 111 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2024 using the imaging method.

3,814×Earth mass
1,616 KEquilibrium temp.
111 lyDistance
2024Discovered

Is 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b in the Habitable Zone?

The position of 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b relative to the habitable zone of 2MASS J21252752-8138278 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.

Temperature on 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b

The equilibrium temperature of 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b is about 1,616 K (1,343 °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 J21252752-8138278 b orbits at an average distance of 7,493.000 AU.

How Was 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b Discovered?

2MASS J21252752-8138278 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 J21252752-8138278 b?

2MASS J21252752-8138278 b is 111.3 light-years (34.1 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1915. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 1,958,880 years to make the journey.

The Host Star: 2MASS J21252752-8138278

2MASS J21252752-8138278

Planetary System

2MASS J21252752-8138278 b is the only planet known to orbit 2MASS J21252752-8138278 so far.

2MASS J21252752-8138278 b — Complete Data

Mass3,813.94 Earth masses (12.000 Jupiter masses)
Orbital distance7,493.000 AU
Equilibrium temperature1,616 K (1,343 °C)
Distance from Earth111.3 light-years (34.1 parsecs)
ConstellationOctans
Discovery methodImaging
Discovery facilityEuropean Space Agency (ESA) Gaia Satellite
Discovery year2024

Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2024-05-07. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.

Frequently Asked Questions About 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b

Is 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b habitable?

2MASS J21252752-8138278 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of 2MASS J21252752-8138278, and as a hot Jupiter it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.

How far away is 2MASS J21252752-8138278 b?

2MASS J21252752-8138278 b is about 111 light-years from Earth in the constellation Octans. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 1,958,880 years to get there.

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