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The HD 148164 System

2 planets Hercules

HD 148164 is a planetary system in the constellation Hercules hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 252 light-years from Earth.

HD 148164: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 148164

Spectral type
F8
Surface temperature
6,032 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.21 M☉
Radius
1.34 R☉
Luminosity
2.1380 L☉
Age
2.4 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
HD 148164 b HD 148164 c →
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 148164: 1.081–2.530 AU (conservative: 1.369–2.399 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 148164 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 148164 bCold Gas Giant329 d0.312018
HD 148164 cCold Gas Giant5,062 d0.132018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 148164 b, was discovered in 2018 using the radial velocity method.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 148164

How many planets does HD 148164 have?

HD 148164 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 148164 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 148164 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 148164?

HD 148164 is about 252 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hercules.

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