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The CoRoT-20 System

2 planets Monoceros

CoRoT-20 is a planetary system in the constellation Monoceros hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,753 light-years from Earth.

CoRoT-20: Star and Habitable Zone

CoRoT-20

Mass
1.14 M☉

All 2 Planets in the CoRoT-20 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
CoRoT-20 bHot Jupiter9.2 d0.102011
CoRoT-20 c1,675 d0.202018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, CoRoT-20 b, was discovered in 2011 using the transit method. The most recent addition, CoRoT-20 c, followed in 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions About CoRoT-20

How many planets does CoRoT-20 have?

CoRoT-20 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the CoRoT-20 system habitable?

None of the known planets in CoRoT-20 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is CoRoT-20?

CoRoT-20 is about 2,753 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.

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