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The HD 45184 System

2 planets Canis Major

HD 45184 is a planetary system in the constellation Canis Major hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 72 light-years from Earth.

HD 45184: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 45184

Spectral type
G1.5 V
Surface temperature
5,869 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.03 M☉
Luminosity
1.1300 L☉
HD 45184 b HD 45184 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 45184: 0.793–1.865 AU (conservative: 1.005–1.768 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 45184 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 45184 bNeptune-like5.9 d0.192019
HD 45184 cSuper Earth13 d0.232019

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 45184 b, was discovered in 2019 using the radial velocity method.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 45184

How many planets does HD 45184 have?

HD 45184 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 45184 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 45184 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 45184?

HD 45184 is about 72 light-years from Earth in the constellation Canis Major.

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