The CoRoT-7 System
CoRoT-7 is a planetary system in the constellation Monoceros hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 522 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of CoRoT-7
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
CoRoT-7: Star and Habitable Zone
CoRoT-7
- Surface temperature
- 5,275 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.82 M☉
- Radius
- 0.83 R☉
Habitable zone of CoRoT-7: 0.534–1.279 AU (conservative: 0.677–1.212 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the CoRoT-7 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, CoRoT-7 b, was discovered in 2009 using the transit method. The most recent addition, CoRoT-7 d, followed in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About CoRoT-7
How many planets does CoRoT-7 have?
CoRoT-7 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the CoRoT-7 system habitable?
None of the known planets in CoRoT-7 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is CoRoT-7?
CoRoT-7 is about 522 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.
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