OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b
OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b is a cold gas giant orbiting OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered in 2018 using the microlensing method.
Is OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b relative to the habitable zone of OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b orbits at an average distance of 1.020 AU — comparable to the inner Solar System.
How Was OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b Discovered?
OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b was discovered in 2018 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-2017-BLG-1140L
OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L
- Mass
- 0.21 M☉
Planetary System
OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b is the only planet known to orbit OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L so far.
OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b — Complete Data
| Mass | 505.00 Earth masses (1.590 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 1.020 AU |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Discovery method | Microlensing |
| Discovery facility | OGLE |
| Discovery year | 2018 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2019-12-05. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b
Is OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b habitable?
OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of OGLE-2017-BLG-1140L, and as a cold gas giant it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
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