The HD 37605 System
2 planets
Orion
HD 37605 is a planetary system in the constellation Orion hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 153 light-years from Earth.
HD 37605: Star and Habitable Zone
HD 37605
- Spectral type
- K0
- Surface temperature
- 5,329 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.94 M☉
- Radius
- 0.91 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.6026 L☉
- Age
- 5.7 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of HD 37605: 0.598–1.428 AU (conservative: 0.757–1.354 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the HD 37605 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 37605 b | Cold Gas Giant | 55 d | — | 0.16 | 2004 |
| HD 37605 c | Cold Gas Giant | 2,720 d | — | 0.11 | 2012 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HD 37605 b, was discovered in 2004 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 37605 c, followed in 2012.
- 2004 — HD 37605 b (Radial Velocity)
- 2012 — HD 37605 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About HD 37605
How many planets does HD 37605 have?
HD 37605 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HD 37605 system habitable?
None of the known planets in HD 37605 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HD 37605?
HD 37605 is about 153 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion.