UCAC4 328-061594 b
UCAC4 328-061594 b is a exoplanet orbiting the DC star UCAC4 328-061594 in the constellation Hydra. It lies about 130 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2024 using the imaging method.
Is UCAC4 328-061594 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of UCAC4 328-061594 b relative to the habitable zone of UCAC4 328-061594 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
UCAC4 328-061594 b orbits at an average distance of 19,000.000 AU.
How Was UCAC4 328-061594 b Discovered?
UCAC4 328-061594 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 UCAC4 328-061594 b?
UCAC4 328-061594 b is 130.2 light-years (39.9 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet around the year 1896. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 2,291,520 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: UCAC4 328-061594
UCAC4 328-061594
- Spectral type
- DC
- Mass
- 1.19 M☉
- Age
- 0.4 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Planetary System
UCAC4 328-061594 b is the only planet known to orbit UCAC4 328-061594 so far.
UCAC4 328-061594 b — Complete Data
| Mass | 6,674.40 Earth masses (21.000 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 19,000.000 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 130.2 light-years (39.9 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| 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 UCAC4 328-061594 b
Is UCAC4 328-061594 b habitable?
UCAC4 328-061594 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of UCAC4 328-061594.
How far away is UCAC4 328-061594 b?
UCAC4 328-061594 b is about 130 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 2,291,520 years to get there.
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