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The HD 196067 System

2 planets 2 stars Octans

HD 196067 is a planetary system in the constellation Octans hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 130 light-years from Earth.

Star HD 196067 and Its Habitable Zone

HD 196067

Spectral type
G0 V
Surface temperature
6,072 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.16 M☉
Radius
1.71 R☉
Luminosity
3.5400 L☉
Age
4.2 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
HD 196067 b
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 196067: 1.387–3.245 AU (conservative: 1.757–3.076 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 196067 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 196067 bCold Gas Giant3,414 d0.232012
HD 196067 cNeptune-like4.6 d2025

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 196067 b, was discovered in 2012 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 196067 c, followed in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 196067

How many planets does HD 196067 have?

HD 196067 has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 196067 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 196067 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 196067?

HD 196067 is about 130 light-years from Earth in the constellation Octans.

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