The CoRoT-7 System
3 planets
Monoceros
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
- Spectral type
- G9 V
- Surface temperature
- 5,250 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.92 M☉
- Age
- 1.8 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
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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