The 24 Sex System
24 Sex is a planetary system in the constellation Sextans hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 235 light-years from Earth.
24 Sex: Star and Habitable Zone
24 Sex
- Surface temperature
- 5,098 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.54 M☉
- Radius
- 4.90 R☉
- Luminosity
- 14.5881 L☉
- Age
- 2.7 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of 24 Sex: 2.977–7.171 AU (conservative: 3.771–6.799 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the 24 Sex System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, 24 Sex b, was discovered in 2010 using the radial velocity method.
Frequently Asked Questions About 24 Sex
How many planets does 24 Sex have?
24 Sex has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the 24 Sex system habitable?
None of the known planets in 24 Sex orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is 24 Sex?
24 Sex is about 235 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sextans.
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