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The GJ 9827 System

3 planets Pisces

GJ 9827 is a planetary system in the constellation Pisces hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 97 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of GJ 9827

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.44 R⊕c1.13 R⊕d1.98 R⊕
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GJ 9827: Star and Habitable Zone

GJ 9827

Spectral type
K7 V
Surface temperature
4,236 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.62 M☉
Radius
0.58 R☉
Age
5.5 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
GJ 9827 b GJ 9827 c GJ 9827 d
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of GJ 9827: 0.251–0.629 AU (conservative: 0.318–0.596 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the GJ 9827 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
GJ 9827 bSuper Earth1.2 d1.44 R⊕0.292017
GJ 9827 cTerrestrial3.6 d1.13 R⊕0.312017
GJ 9827 dMini Neptune6.2 d1.98 R⊕0.302017

Discovery History

The first planet found here, GJ 9827 b, was discovered in 2017 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About GJ 9827

How many planets does GJ 9827 have?

GJ 9827 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the GJ 9827 system habitable?

None of the known planets in GJ 9827 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is GJ 9827?

GJ 9827 is about 97 light-years from Earth in the constellation Pisces.

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