OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b is a Neptune-like planet orbiting OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L in the constellation Ophiuchus. It lies about 13,108 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2012 using the microlensing method.
Is OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b relative to the habitable zone of OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b orbits at an average distance of 4.000 AU.
How Was OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b Discovered?
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b was discovered in 2012 using the microlensing method, with observations from OGLE.
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 OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b?
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b is 13,108.2 light-years (4,019.0 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 13,108 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 230,704,320 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L
- Mass
- 1.06 M☉
- Age
- 5.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
The OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L Planetary System
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b is one of 2 known planets in the OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L system. Its siblings:
- OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L c (Cold Gas Giant)
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b — Complete Data
| Mass | 46.10 Earth masses (0.145 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 4.000 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 13,108.2 light-years (4,019.0 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Discovery method | Microlensing |
| Discovery facility | OGLE |
| Discovery year | 2012 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2019-12-05. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b
Is OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b habitable?
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L, and as a Neptune-like planet it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b?
OGLE-2012-BLG-0026L b is about 13,108 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 230,704,320 years to get there.
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