The EPIC 212587672 System
EPIC 212587672 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,044 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of EPIC 212587672
EPIC 212587672: Star and Habitable Zone
EPIC 212587672
- Surface temperature
- 6,004 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.99 M☉
- Radius
- 0.98 R☉
Habitable zone of EPIC 212587672: 0.783–1.835 AU (conservative: 0.992–1.740 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the EPIC 212587672 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC 212587672 b | Super Earth | 15 d | 1.26 R⊕ | 0.31 | 2019 |
| EPIC 212587672 c | Mini Neptune | 23 d | 2.32 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, EPIC 212587672 b, was discovered in 2019 using the transit method. The most recent addition, EPIC 212587672 c, followed in 2021.
- 2019 — EPIC 212587672 b (Transit)
- 2021 — EPIC 212587672 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About EPIC 212587672
How many planets does EPIC 212587672 have?
EPIC 212587672 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the EPIC 212587672 system habitable?
None of the known planets in EPIC 212587672 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is EPIC 212587672?
EPIC 212587672 is about 1,044 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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