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The HD 152843 System

2 planets Hercules

HD 152843 is a planetary system in the constellation Hercules hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 352 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of HD 152843

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.05 R⊕c5.94 R⊕
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HD 152843: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 152843

Surface temperature
6,310 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.15 M☉
Radius
1.43 R☉
Age
4.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
HD 152843 b HD 152843 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 152843: 1.239–2.885 AU (conservative: 1.570–2.736 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 152843 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 152843 bSub Neptune12 d3.05 R⊕0.202021
HD 152843 cNeptune-like20 d5.94 R⊕0.152021

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 152843 b, was discovered in 2021 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 152843

How many planets does HD 152843 have?

HD 152843 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 152843 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 152843 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 152843?

HD 152843 is about 352 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hercules.

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