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The BD-08 2823 System

2 planets 1 in habitable zone Sextans

BD-08 2823 is a planetary system in the constellation Sextans hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 135 light-years from Earth. One of its planets orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.

BD-08 2823: Star and Habitable Zone

BD-08 2823

Surface temperature
4,816 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.50 M☉
Radius
0.71 R☉
BD-08 2823 b BD-08 2823 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of BD-08 2823: 0.390–0.949 AU (conservative: 0.493–0.900 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the BD-08 2823 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
BD-08 2823 bNeptune-like5.6 d0.212009
BD-08 2823 c HZCold Gas Giant238 d0.362009

Discovery History

The first planet found here, BD-08 2823 b, was discovered in 2009 using the radial velocity method.

Frequently Asked Questions About BD-08 2823

How many planets does BD-08 2823 have?

BD-08 2823 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the BD-08 2823 system habitable?

One planet in the system orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. Actual habitability depends on atmospheres and composition, which are not yet known.

How far away is BD-08 2823?

BD-08 2823 is about 135 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sextans.

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