TOI-786 c
TOI-786 c is a mini-Neptune orbiting TOI-786 in the constellation Pictor. It lies about 548 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2026 using the transit method.
How Big Is TOI-786 c?
TOI-786 c has a radius of 2.60 times that of Earth.
Is TOI-786 c in the Habitable Zone?
The position of TOI-786 c relative to the habitable zone of TOI-786 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of TOI-786: 1.010–2.375 AU (conservative: 1.279–2.251 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-786 c — one full orbit around TOI-786 — lasts 38.6 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was TOI-786 c Discovered?
TOI-786 c 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-786 c?
TOI-786 c is 547.8 light-years (167.9 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1479. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 9,641,280 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: TOI-786
TOI-786
- Surface temperature
- 5,854 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.06 M☉
- Radius
- 1.31 R☉
- Luminosity
- 1.8275 L☉
The TOI-786 Planetary System
TOI-786 c is one of 2 known planets in the TOI-786 system. Its siblings:
- TOI-786 b (Mini Neptune)
TOI-786 c — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.600 Earth radii (0.232 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 38.55 days |
| Distance from Earth | 547.8 light-years (167.9 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Pictor |
| 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-786 c
Is TOI-786 c habitable?
TOI-786 c is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of TOI-786, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is TOI-786 c?
TOI-786 c is about 548 light-years from Earth in the constellation Pictor. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 9,641,280 years to get there.
How big is TOI-786 c compared to Earth?
TOI-786 c has 2.60 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on TOI-786 c?
One orbit around TOI-786 takes 38.6 Earth days.
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