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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)
HD 37605 b HD 37605 c →
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

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 37605 bCold Gas Giant55 d0.162004
HD 37605 cCold Gas Giant2,720 d0.112012

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.

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.

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