The EPIC 249893012 System
EPIC 249893012 is a planetary system in the constellation Libra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,048 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of EPIC 249893012
EPIC 249893012: Star and Habitable Zone
EPIC 249893012
- Spectral type
- G8 IV/V
- Surface temperature
- 5,430 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.05 M☉
- Radius
- 1.71 R☉
- Age
- 9.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of EPIC 249893012: 1.157–2.753 AU (conservative: 1.465–2.610 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the EPIC 249893012 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC 249893012 b | Lava World | 3.6 d | 1.95 R⊕ | 0.26 | 2020 |
| EPIC 249893012 c | Sub Neptune | 16 d | 3.67 R⊕ | 0.19 | 2020 |
| EPIC 249893012 d | Puffy Planet | 36 d | 3.94 R⊕ | 0.20 | 2020 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, EPIC 249893012 b, was discovered in 2020 using the transit method.
- 2020 — EPIC 249893012 b (Transit)
- 2020 — EPIC 249893012 c (Transit)
- 2020 — EPIC 249893012 d (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About EPIC 249893012
How many planets does EPIC 249893012 have?
EPIC 249893012 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the EPIC 249893012 system habitable?
None of the known planets in EPIC 249893012 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is EPIC 249893012?
EPIC 249893012 is about 1,048 light-years from Earth in the constellation Libra.
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