The gam Lib System
2 planets
Libra
gam Lib is a planetary system in the constellation Libra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 155 light-years from Earth.
gam Lib: Star and Habitable Zone
gam Lib
- Spectral type
- K0 III
- Surface temperature
- 4,879 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.78 M☉
- Radius
- 12.38 R☉
- Luminosity
- 78.9405 L☉
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of gam Lib: 6.998–17.004 AU (conservative: 8.864–16.121 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the gam Lib System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, gam Lib b, was discovered in 2018 using the radial velocity method.
Frequently Asked Questions About gam Lib
How many planets does gam Lib have?
gam Lib has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the gam Lib system habitable?
None of the known planets in gam Lib orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is gam Lib?
gam Lib is about 155 light-years from Earth in the constellation Libra.