KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b is a cold gas giant orbiting the M V star KMT-2021-BLG-1077L in the constellation Scorpius. It lies about 26,875 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2022 using the microlensing method.
Is KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b relative to the habitable zone of KMT-2021-BLG-1077L cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b orbits at an average distance of 1.260 AU.
How Was KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b Discovered?
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b was discovered in 2022 using the microlensing method, with observations from KMTNet.
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 KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b?
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b is 26,875.3 light-years (8,240.0 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 26,875 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 473,005,280 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: KMT-2021-BLG-1077L
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L
- Spectral type
- M V
- Mass
- 0.14 M☉
The KMT-2021-BLG-1077L Planetary System
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b is one of 2 known planets in the KMT-2021-BLG-1077L system. Its siblings:
- KMT-2021-BLG-1077L c (Cold Gas Giant)
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b — Complete Data
| Mass | 69.92 Earth masses (0.220 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 1.260 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 26,875.3 light-years (8,240.0 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Discovery method | Microlensing |
| Discovery facility | KMTNet |
| Discovery year | 2022 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2023-01-04. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b
Is KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b habitable?
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of KMT-2021-BLG-1077L, and as a cold gas giant it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b?
KMT-2021-BLG-1077L b is about 26,875 light-years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 473,005,280 years to get there.
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