The HD 202696 System
HD 202696 is a planetary system in the constellation Vulpecula hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 615 light-years from Earth.
HD 202696: Star and Habitable Zone
HD 202696
- Spectral type
- K0 III-IV
- Surface temperature
- 5,040 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.91 M☉
- Radius
- 6.43 R☉
- Luminosity
- 23.4002 L☉
- Age
- 1.3 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of HD 202696: 3.782–9.129 AU (conservative: 4.790–8.655 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the HD 202696 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 202696 b | Cold Gas Giant | 518 d | — | 0.16 | 2019 |
| HD 202696 c | Cold Gas Giant | 947 d | — | 0.25 | 2019 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HD 202696 b, was discovered in 2019 using the radial velocity method.
- 2019 — HD 202696 b (Radial Velocity)
- 2019 — HD 202696 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About HD 202696
How many planets does HD 202696 have?
HD 202696 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HD 202696 system habitable?
None of the known planets in HD 202696 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HD 202696?
HD 202696 is about 615 light-years from Earth in the constellation Vulpecula.
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