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The HD 80653 System

2 planets 1 in habitable zone Cancer

HD 80653 is a planetary system in the constellation Cancer hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 358 light-years from Earth. One of its planets orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.

Size Comparison: The Planets of HD 80653

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.61 R⊕
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HD 80653: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 80653

Surface temperature
5,959 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.18 M☉
Radius
1.22 R☉
Age
2.7 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
HD 80653 b K2-312 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 80653: 0.963–2.259 AU (conservative: 1.220–2.142 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 80653 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 80653 bLava World0.7 d1.61 R⊕0.272020
K2-312 c HZCold Gas Giant921 d0.392023

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 80653 b, was discovered in 2020 using the transit method. The most recent addition, K2-312 c, followed in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 80653

How many planets does HD 80653 have?

HD 80653 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 80653 system habitable?

One planet in the system orbits 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 80653?

HD 80653 is about 358 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer.

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