The HD 74698 System
HD 74698 is a planetary system in the constellation Volans hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 170 light-years from Earth.
HD 74698: Star and Habitable Zone
HD 74698
- Spectral type
- G5 V
- Surface temperature
- 5,783 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.04 M☉
- Radius
- 1.33 R☉
- Luminosity
- 1.7900 L☉
- Age
- 7.8 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of HD 74698: 1.004–2.364 AU (conservative: 1.271–2.242 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
See the full interactive habitable-zone view in the Exoplanet Explorer app ›
All 2 Planets in the HD 74698 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 74698 b | Neptune-like | 15 d | — | 0.16 | 2023 |
| HD 74698 c | Cold Gas Giant | 3,449 d | — | 0.15 | 2023 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HD 74698 b, was discovered in 2023 using the radial velocity method.
- 2023 — HD 74698 b (Radial Velocity)
- 2023 — HD 74698 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About HD 74698
How many planets does HD 74698 have?
HD 74698 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HD 74698 system habitable?
None of the known planets in HD 74698 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HD 74698?
HD 74698 is about 170 light-years from Earth in the constellation Volans.
Explore the HD 74698 system in the app
Browse, filter and compare 6,000+ exoplanets on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch — with habitable-zone views, widgets and offline data.
