OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b
OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b is a cold gas giant orbiting OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered in 2020 using the microlensing method.
Is OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b relative to the habitable zone of OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b orbits at an average distance of 3.400 AU.
How Was OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b Discovered?
OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b was discovered in 2020 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.
The Host Star: OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L
OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L
- Mass
- 0.10 M☉
Planetary System
OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b is the only planet known to orbit OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L so far.
OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b — Complete Data
| Mass | 250.00 Earth masses (0.790 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 3.400 AU |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Discovery method | Microlensing |
| Discovery facility | OGLE |
| Discovery year | 2020 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2020-04-02. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b
Is OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b habitable?
OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of OGLE-2016-BLG-1227L, and as a cold gas giant it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
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