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The HD 21693 System

2 planets Reticulum

HD 21693 is a planetary system in the constellation Reticulum hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 109 light-years from Earth.

HD 21693: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 21693

Spectral type
G8 V
Surface temperature
5,430 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.80 M☉
Luminosity
0.6200 L☉
HD 21693 b HD 21693 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 21693: 0.603–1.435 AU (conservative: 0.764–1.361 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 21693 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 21693 bSuper Earth23 d0.262019
HD 21693 cNeptune-like54 d0.282019

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 21693 b, was discovered in 2019 using the radial velocity method.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 21693

How many planets does HD 21693 have?

HD 21693 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 21693 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 21693 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 21693?

HD 21693 is about 109 light-years from Earth in the constellation Reticulum.

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