TOI-808 b
TOI-808 b is a mini-Neptune orbiting TOI-808 in the constellation Vela. It lies about 320 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2026 using the transit method.
How Big Is TOI-808 b?
TOI-808 b has a radius of 2.20 times that of Earth.
Is TOI-808 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of TOI-808 b relative to the habitable zone of TOI-808 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of TOI-808: 0.502–1.210 AU (conservative: 0.636–1.148 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-808 b — one full orbit around TOI-808 — lasts 9.74 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was TOI-808 b Discovered?
TOI-808 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-808 b?
TOI-808 b is 320.2 light-years (98.2 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1706. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 5,635,520 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: TOI-808
TOI-808
- Surface temperature
- 5,078 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 0.83 R☉
Planetary System
TOI-808 b is the only planet known to orbit TOI-808 so far.
TOI-808 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.203 Earth radii (0.197 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 9.74 days |
| Distance from Earth | 320.2 light-years (98.2 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Vela |
| 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 TOI-808 b
Is TOI-808 b habitable?
TOI-808 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of TOI-808, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is TOI-808 b?
TOI-808 b is about 320 light-years from Earth in the constellation Vela. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 5,635,520 years to get there.
How big is TOI-808 b compared to Earth?
TOI-808 b has 2.20 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on TOI-808 b?
One orbit around TOI-808 takes 9.7 Earth days — short enough that 38 of its years would fit into one Earth year.