The EPIC 212624936 System
EPIC 212624936 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,833 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of EPIC 212624936
EPIC 212624936: Star and Habitable Zone
EPIC 212624936
- Surface temperature
- 5,765 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 0.93 R☉
Habitable zone of EPIC 212624936: 0.695–1.639 AU (conservative: 0.881–1.554 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the EPIC 212624936 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC 212624936 b | Terrestrial | 0.6 d | 1.20 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2021 |
| EPIC 212624936 c | Mini Neptune | 12 d | 2.30 R⊕ | 0.26 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, EPIC 212624936 b, was discovered in 2021 using the transit method.
- 2021 — EPIC 212624936 b (Transit)
- 2021 — EPIC 212624936 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About EPIC 212624936
How many planets does EPIC 212624936 have?
EPIC 212624936 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the EPIC 212624936 system habitable?
None of the known planets in EPIC 212624936 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is EPIC 212624936?
EPIC 212624936 is about 1,833 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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