SR 12 AB c
SR 12 AB c is a exoplanet orbiting SR 12 AB in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered in 2010 using the imaging method.
Is SR 12 AB c in the Habitable Zone?
The position of SR 12 AB c relative to the habitable zone of SR 12 AB cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
How Was SR 12 AB c Discovered?
SR 12 AB c was discovered in 2010 using the imaging method, with observations from Infrared Survey Facility.
Direct imaging captures actual pictures of a planet by blocking out the overwhelming glare of its host star. It works best for young, hot, massive planets on wide orbits.
The Host Star: SR 12 AB
SR 12 AB c is a circumbinary planet — it orbits around two stars at once, like Tatooine in Star Wars.
SR 12 AB
- Age
- 0.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Planetary System
SR 12 AB c is the only planet known to orbit SR 12 AB so far.
SR 12 AB c — Complete Data
| Mass | 4,131.62 Earth masses (13.000 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Discovery method | Imaging |
| Discovery facility | Infrared Survey Facility |
| Discovery year | 2010 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2014-05-14. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About SR 12 AB c
Is SR 12 AB c habitable?
SR 12 AB c is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of SR 12 AB.
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