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The HD 45364 System

2 planets 2 in habitable zone Canis Major

HD 45364 is a planetary system in the constellation Canis Major hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 112 light-years from Earth. 2 of its planets orbit within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.

HD 45364: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 45364

Spectral type
K0 V
Surface temperature
5,466 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.82 M☉
Radius
0.89 R☉
Luminosity
0.6370 L☉
HD 45364 b HD 45364 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 45364: 0.610–1.450 AU (conservative: 0.773–1.375 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 45364 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 45364 b HZCold Gas Giant226 d0.422008
HD 45364 c HZCold Gas Giant345 d0.382008

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 45364 b, was discovered in 2008 using the radial velocity method.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 45364

How many planets does HD 45364 have?

HD 45364 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 45364 system habitable?

2 planets in the system orbit within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. Actual habitability depends on atmospheres and composition, which are not yet known.

How far away is HD 45364?

HD 45364 is about 112 light-years from Earth in the constellation Canis Major.

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