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The HD 73526 System

2 planets Vela

HD 73526 is a planetary system in the constellation Vela hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 317 light-years from Earth.

HD 73526: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 73526

Surface temperature
5,601 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.14 M☉
Radius
1.53 R☉
HD 73526 b HD 73526 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 73526: 1.090–2.582 AU (conservative: 1.381–2.448 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 73526 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 73526 bCold Gas Giant188 d0.232002
HD 73526 cCold Gas Giant379 d0.342005

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 73526 b, was discovered in 2002 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 73526 c, followed in 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 73526

How many planets does HD 73526 have?

HD 73526 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 73526 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HD 73526 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HD 73526?

HD 73526 is about 317 light-years from Earth in the constellation Vela.

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