The GJ 536 System
GJ 536 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 34 light-years from Earth.
GJ 536: Star and Habitable Zone
GJ 536
- Surface temperature
- 3,641 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.53 M☉
- Radius
- 0.53 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.0444 L☉
- Age
- 4.2 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of GJ 536: 0.172–0.443 AU (conservative: 0.218–0.420 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the GJ 536 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, GJ 536 b, was discovered in 2016 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, GJ 536 c, followed in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About GJ 536
How many planets does GJ 536 have?
GJ 536 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the GJ 536 system habitable?
None of the known planets in GJ 536 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is GJ 536?
GJ 536 is about 34 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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