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The HD 66428 System

2 planets Monoceros

HD 66428 is a planetary system in the constellation Monoceros hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 174 light-years from Earth.

HD 66428: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 66428

Mass
1.01 M☉

All 2 Planets in the HD 66428 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 66428 bCold Gas Giant2,270 d0.182005
HD 66428 cCold Gas Giant10,479 d0.082021

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 66428 b, was discovered in 2005 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 66428 c, followed in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 66428

How many planets does HD 66428 have?

HD 66428 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 66428 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 66428 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 66428?

HD 66428 is about 174 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.

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