Elias 2-24 b
Elias 2-24 b is a cold gas giant orbiting the K6 star Elias 2-24 in the constellation Ophiuchus. It lies about 443 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2026 using the imaging method.
Is Elias 2-24 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Elias 2-24 b relative to the habitable zone of Elias 2-24 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
Elias 2-24 b orbits at an average distance of 54.900 AU.
How Was Elias 2-24 b Discovered?
Elias 2-24 b was discovered in 2026 using the imaging method, with observations from W. M. Keck Observatory.
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 Elias 2-24 b?
Elias 2-24 b is 442.7 light-years (135.7 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1584. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 7,791,520 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: Elias 2-24
Elias 2-24
- Spectral type
- K6
- Mass
- 0.78 M☉
- Age
- 0.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Planetary System
Elias 2-24 b is the only planet known to orbit Elias 2-24 so far.
Elias 2-24 b — Complete Data
| Mass | 937.59 Earth masses (2.950 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 54.900 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 442.7 light-years (135.7 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Discovery method | Imaging |
| Discovery facility | W. M. Keck Observatory |
| Discovery year | 2026 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2026-10-15. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Elias 2-24 b
Is Elias 2-24 b habitable?
Elias 2-24 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Elias 2-24, and as a cold gas giant it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Elias 2-24 b?
Elias 2-24 b is about 443 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 7,791,520 years to get there.
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