The HD 63935 System
HD 63935 is a planetary system in the constellation Canis Minor hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 160 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of HD 63935
HD 63935: Star and Habitable Zone
HD 63935
- Surface temperature
- 5,513 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.94 M☉
- Radius
- 0.96 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.7680 L☉
- Age
- 6.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of HD 63935: 0.668–1.586 AU (conservative: 0.846–1.504 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the HD 63935 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 63935 b | Mini Neptune | 9.1 d | 2.92 R⊕ | 0.22 | 2021 |
| HD 63935 c | Sub Neptune | 21 d | 3.06 R⊕ | 0.25 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HD 63935 b, was discovered in 2021 using the transit method.
- 2021 — HD 63935 b (Transit)
- 2021 — HD 63935 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About HD 63935
How many planets does HD 63935 have?
HD 63935 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HD 63935 system habitable?
None of the known planets in HD 63935 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HD 63935?
HD 63935 is about 160 light-years from Earth in the constellation Canis Minor.
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