CHXR 73 b
CHXR 73 b is a cold gas giant orbiting the M3.5 star CHXR 73 in the constellation Chamaeleon. It lies about 621 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2006 using the imaging method.
Is CHXR 73 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of CHXR 73 b relative to the habitable zone of CHXR 73 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
CHXR 73 b orbits at an average distance of 210.000 AU.
How Was CHXR 73 b Discovered?
CHXR 73 b was discovered in 2006 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.
How Far Away Is CHXR 73 b?
CHXR 73 b is 620.9 light-years (190.4 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1406. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 10,927,840 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: CHXR 73
CHXR 73
- Spectral type
- M3.5
- Mass
- 0.35 M☉
- Age
- 0.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Planetary System
CHXR 73 b is the only planet known to orbit CHXR 73 so far.
CHXR 73 b — Complete Data
| Mass | 3,994.49 Earth masses (12.569 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 210.000 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 620.9 light-years (190.4 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Chamaeleon |
| Discovery method | Imaging |
| Discovery facility | Hubble Space Telescope |
| Discovery year | 2006 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2014-05-14. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About CHXR 73 b
Is CHXR 73 b habitable?
CHXR 73 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of CHXR 73, and as a cold gas giant it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is CHXR 73 b?
CHXR 73 b is about 621 light-years from Earth in the constellation Chamaeleon. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 10,927,840 years to get there.
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