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The HD 154857 System

2 planets Ara

HD 154857 is a planetary system in the constellation Ara hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 207 light-years from Earth.

HD 154857: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 154857

Surface temperature
5,589 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.96 M☉
Radius
2.30 R☉
HD 154857 b HD 154857 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 154857: 1.633–3.868 AU (conservative: 2.069–3.668 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 154857 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 154857 bCold Gas Giant409 d0.292004
HD 154857 cCold Gas Giant3,452 d0.212014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 154857 b, was discovered in 2004 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 154857 c, followed in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 154857

How many planets does HD 154857 have?

HD 154857 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 154857 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 154857 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 154857?

HD 154857 is about 207 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ara.

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