Gaia23braL b
Gaia23braL b is a cold gas giant orbiting Gaia23braL in the constellation Carina. It lies about 14,123 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2026 using the microlensing method.
Is Gaia23braL b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Gaia23braL b relative to the habitable zone of Gaia23braL cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
Gaia23braL b orbits at an average distance of 4.847 AU.
How Was Gaia23braL b Discovered?
Gaia23braL b was discovered in 2026 using the microlensing method, with observations from European Space Agency (ESA) Gaia Satellite.
Gravitational microlensing detects a planet when its host star passes in front of a more distant background star, and the planet's gravity adds a brief, telltale spike to the magnified starlight. It can find planets thousands of light-years away.
How Far Away Is Gaia23braL b?
Gaia23braL b is 14,122.6 light-years (4,330.0 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 14,123 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 248,557,760 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: Gaia23braL
Gaia23braL
- Mass
- 0.77 M☉
Planetary System
Gaia23braL b is the only planet known to orbit Gaia23braL so far.
Gaia23braL b — Complete Data
| Mass | 518.06 Earth masses (1.630 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 4.847 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 14,122.6 light-years (4,330.0 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Carina |
| Discovery method | Microlensing |
| Discovery facility | European Space Agency (ESA) Gaia Satellite |
| Discovery year | 2026 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2026-07-30. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gaia23braL b
Is Gaia23braL b habitable?
Gaia23braL b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Gaia23braL, and as a cold gas giant it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Gaia23braL b?
Gaia23braL b is about 14,123 light-years from Earth in the constellation Carina. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 248,557,760 years to get there.
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