The 61 Vir System
61 Vir is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 28 light-years from Earth.
61 Vir: Star and Habitable Zone
61 Vir
- Spectral type
- G5 V
- Surface temperature
- 5,577 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.94 M☉
- Radius
- 0.96 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.8035 L☉
- Age
- 9.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of 61 Vir: 0.681–1.613 AU (conservative: 0.862–1.529 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the 61 Vir System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, 61 Vir b, was discovered in 2009 using the radial velocity method.
Frequently Asked Questions About 61 Vir
How many planets does 61 Vir have?
61 Vir has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the 61 Vir system habitable?
None of the known planets in 61 Vir orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is 61 Vir?
61 Vir is about 28 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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