TIC 349520724 b
TIC 349520724 b is a mini-Neptune orbiting TIC 349520724 in the constellation Volans. It lies about 786 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2026 using the transit method.
How Big Is TIC 349520724 b?
TIC 349520724 b has a radius of 2.83 times that of Earth.
Is TIC 349520724 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of TIC 349520724 b relative to the habitable zone of TIC 349520724 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of TIC 349520724: 0.497–1.197 AU (conservative: 0.629–1.135 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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Orbit and Year Length
A year on TIC 349520724 b — one full orbit around TIC 349520724 — lasts 7.94 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was TIC 349520724 b Discovered?
TIC 349520724 b was discovered in 2026 using the transit method, with observations from Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
The transit method watches a star for the tiny, regular dip in brightness that occurs when a planet crosses in front of it. The depth and timing of these dips reveal the planet's size and orbital period.
How Far Away Is TIC 349520724 b?
TIC 349520724 b is 786.4 light-years (241.1 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1240. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 13,840,640 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: TIC 349520724
TIC 349520724
- Surface temperature
- 5,099 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 0.82 R☉
Planetary System
TIC 349520724 b is the only planet known to orbit TIC 349520724 so far.
TIC 349520724 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.826 Earth radii (0.252 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 7.94 days |
| Distance from Earth | 786.4 light-years (241.1 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Volans |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) |
| Discovery year | 2026 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2026-04-23. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About TIC 349520724 b
Is TIC 349520724 b habitable?
TIC 349520724 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of TIC 349520724, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is TIC 349520724 b?
TIC 349520724 b is about 786 light-years from Earth in the constellation Volans. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 13,840,640 years to get there.
How big is TIC 349520724 b compared to Earth?
TIC 349520724 b has 2.83 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on TIC 349520724 b?
One orbit around TIC 349520724 takes 7.9 Earth days — short enough that 46 of its years would fit into one Earth year.