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The 14 Her System

2 planets Hercules

14 Her is a planetary system in the constellation Hercules hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 59 light-years from Earth.

14 Her: Star and Habitable Zone

14 Her

Spectral type
K0
Mass
0.97 M☉
Age
4.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)

All 2 Planets in the 14 Her System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
14 Her bCold Gas Giant0.162002
HD 145675 cCold Gas Giant0.072021

Discovery History

The first planet found here, 14 Her b, was discovered in 2002 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 145675 c, followed in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions About 14 Her

How many planets does 14 Her have?

14 Her has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the 14 Her system habitable?

None of the known planets in 14 Her orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is 14 Her?

14 Her is about 59 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hercules.

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