TYC 8998-760-1 c
TYC 8998-760-1 c is a hot Jupiter orbiting the K3 IV star TYC 8998-760-1 in the constellation Musca. It lies about 309 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2020 using the imaging method.
How Big Is TYC 8998-760-1 c?
TYC 8998-760-1 c has a radius of 12.33 times that of Earth, or 1.10 times the radius of Jupiter. Its mass is 1,907 times that of Earth.
Is TYC 8998-760-1 c in the Habitable Zone?
The position of TYC 8998-760-1 c relative to the habitable zone of TYC 8998-760-1 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Temperature on TYC 8998-760-1 c
The equilibrium temperature of TYC 8998-760-1 c is about 1,240 K (967 °C) — hot enough to melt many metals. This estimate ignores any atmosphere, which could change surface temperatures dramatically — Earth's greenhouse effect adds about 33 °C.
Orbit and Year Length
TYC 8998-760-1 c orbits at an average distance of 320.000 AU.
How Was TYC 8998-760-1 c Discovered?
TYC 8998-760-1 c was discovered in 2020 using the imaging method, with observations from Paranal Observatory.
Direct imaging captures actual pictures of a planet by blocking out the overwhelming glare of its host star. It works best for young, hot, massive planets on wide orbits.
How Far Away Is TYC 8998-760-1 c?
TYC 8998-760-1 c is 308.6 light-years (94.6 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1718. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 5,431,360 years to make the journey.
Earth Similarity Index
The Earth Similarity Index (ESI) scores how physically similar a planet is to Earth, from 0 to 1, based on radius, density, escape velocity and surface temperature. TYC 8998-760-1 c scores 0.07, ranking #4,889 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: TYC 8998-760-1
TYC 8998-760-1
- Spectral type
- K3 IV
- Age
- 0.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
The TYC 8998-760-1 Planetary System
TYC 8998-760-1 c is one of 2 known planets in the TYC 8998-760-1 system. Its siblings:
TYC 8998-760-1 c — Complete Data
| Radius | 12.330 Earth radii (1.100 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 1,906.98 Earth masses (6.000 Jupiter masses) |
| Orbital distance | 320.000 AU |
| Equilibrium temperature | 1,240 K (967 °C) |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.07 |
| Distance from Earth | 308.6 light-years (94.6 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Musca |
| Discovery method | Imaging |
| Discovery facility | Paranal Observatory |
| Discovery year | 2020 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2020-07-17. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About TYC 8998-760-1 c
Is TYC 8998-760-1 c habitable?
TYC 8998-760-1 c is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of TYC 8998-760-1, and as a hot Jupiter it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is TYC 8998-760-1 c?
TYC 8998-760-1 c is about 309 light-years from Earth in the constellation Musca. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 5,431,360 years to get there.
How big is TYC 8998-760-1 c compared to Earth?
TYC 8998-760-1 c has 12.33 times the radius of Earth and about 1,907 times its mass.
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