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The HD 142 System

3 planets 2 stars Phoenix

HD 142 is a planetary system in the constellation Phoenix hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 85 light-years from Earth.

Star HD 142 and Its Habitable Zone

HD 142

Mass
1.21 M☉

All 3 Planets in the HD 142 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 142 bCold Gas Giant351 d0.302001
HD 142 cCold Gas Giant10,160 d0.102012
HD 142 A dCold Gas Giant108 d0.152022

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 142 b, was discovered in 2001 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 142 A d, followed in 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 142

How many planets does HD 142 have?

HD 142 has 3 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 142 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 142 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 142?

HD 142 is about 85 light-years from Earth in the constellation Phoenix.

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