TIC 65612701 b
TIC 65612701 b is a Neptune-like planet orbiting TIC 65612701 in the constellation Cygnus. It lies about 495 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2026 using the transit method.
How Big Is TIC 65612701 b?
TIC 65612701 b has a radius of 5.08 times that of Earth.
Is TIC 65612701 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of TIC 65612701 b relative to the habitable zone of TIC 65612701 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of TIC 65612701: 1.272–3.003 AU (conservative: 1.611–2.847 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 65612701 b — one full orbit around TIC 65612701 — lasts 10.2 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was TIC 65612701 b Discovered?
TIC 65612701 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 65612701 b?
TIC 65612701 b is 494.5 light-years (151.6 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1532. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 8,703,200 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: TIC 65612701
TIC 65612701
- Surface temperature
- 5,692 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 1.74 R☉
Planetary System
TIC 65612701 b is the only planet known to orbit TIC 65612701 so far.
TIC 65612701 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 5.078 Earth radii (0.453 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 10.22 days |
| Distance from Earth | 494.5 light-years (151.6 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| 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 65612701 b
Is TIC 65612701 b habitable?
TIC 65612701 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of TIC 65612701, and as a Neptune-like planet it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is TIC 65612701 b?
TIC 65612701 b is about 495 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 8,703,200 years to get there.
How big is TIC 65612701 b compared to Earth?
TIC 65612701 b has 5.08 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on TIC 65612701 b?
One orbit around TIC 65612701 takes 10.2 Earth days — short enough that 36 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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