The HD 116029 System
HD 116029 is a planetary system in the constellation Coma Berenices hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 402 light-years from Earth.
Star HD 116029 and Its Habitable Zone
HD 116029
- Surface temperature
- 4,819 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.83 M☉
- Radius
- 4.89 R☉
Habitable zone of HD 116029: 2.686–6.543 AU (conservative: 3.403–6.204 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the HD 116029 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 116029 b | Cold Gas Giant | 670 d | — | 0.25 | 2011 |
| HD 116029 c | Cold Gas Giant | 907 d | — | 0.30 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HD 116029 b, was discovered in 2011 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 116029 c, followed in 2016.
- 2011 — HD 116029 b (Radial Velocity)
- 2016 — HD 116029 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About HD 116029
How many planets does HD 116029 have?
HD 116029 has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HD 116029 system habitable?
None of the known planets in HD 116029 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HD 116029?
HD 116029 is about 402 light-years from Earth in the constellation Coma Berenices.
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