UCAC3 113-933 b
UCAC3 113-933 b is a exoplanet orbiting the M0 star UCAC3 113-933 in the constellation Sculptor. It lies about 172 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2024 using the imaging method.
Is UCAC3 113-933 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of UCAC3 113-933 b relative to the habitable zone of UCAC3 113-933 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
UCAC3 113-933 b orbits at an average distance of 6,100.000 AU.
How Was UCAC3 113-933 b Discovered?
UCAC3 113-933 b was discovered in 2024 using the imaging method, with observations from Multiple Observatories.
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 UCAC3 113-933 b?
UCAC3 113-933 b is 171.5 light-years (52.6 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1855. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 3,018,400 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: UCAC3 113-933
UCAC3 113-933
- Spectral type
- M0
- Mass
- 0.61 M☉
- Age
- 0.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Planetary System
UCAC3 113-933 b is the only planet known to orbit UCAC3 113-933 so far.
UCAC3 113-933 b — Complete Data
| Mass | 6,674.40 Earth masses (21.000 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 6,100.000 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 171.5 light-years (52.6 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Discovery method | Imaging |
| Discovery facility | Multiple Observatories |
| Discovery year | 2024 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2024-05-28. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About UCAC3 113-933 b
Is UCAC3 113-933 b habitable?
UCAC3 113-933 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of UCAC3 113-933.
How far away is UCAC3 113-933 b?
UCAC3 113-933 b is about 172 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sculptor. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 3,018,400 years to get there.
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