TOI-1281 b
TOI-1281 b is a mini-Neptune orbiting TOI-1281 in the constellation Ursa Minor. It lies about 581 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2026 using the transit method.
How Big Is TOI-1281 b?
TOI-1281 b has a radius of 2.68 times that of Earth.
Is TOI-1281 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of TOI-1281 b relative to the habitable zone of TOI-1281 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of TOI-1281: 1.114–2.600 AU (conservative: 1.411–2.465 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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Orbit and Year Length
A year on TOI-1281 b — one full orbit around TOI-1281 — lasts 6.39 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was TOI-1281 b Discovered?
TOI-1281 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 TOI-1281 b?
TOI-1281 b is 581.4 light-years (178.3 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1445. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 10,232,640 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: TOI-1281
TOI-1281
- Surface temperature
- 6,191 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.19 M☉
- Radius
- 1.32 R☉
- Luminosity
- 2.3184 L☉
Planetary System
TOI-1281 b is the only planet known to orbit TOI-1281 so far.
TOI-1281 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.680 Earth radii (0.239 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 6.39 days |
| Distance from Earth | 581.4 light-years (178.3 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) |
| Discovery year | 2026 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2026-10-08. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About TOI-1281 b
Is TOI-1281 b habitable?
TOI-1281 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of TOI-1281, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is TOI-1281 b?
TOI-1281 b is about 581 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Minor. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 10,232,640 years to get there.
How big is TOI-1281 b compared to Earth?
TOI-1281 b has 2.68 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on TOI-1281 b?
One orbit around TOI-1281 takes 6.4 Earth days — short enough that 57 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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