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The HD 92788 System

2 planets 1 in habitable zone Sextans

HD 92788 is a planetary system in the constellation Sextans hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 113 light-years from Earth. One of its planets orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.

HD 92788: Star and Habitable Zone

HD 92788

Spectral type
G6 V
Surface temperature
5,744 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.15 M☉
Radius
1.14 R☉
Age
2.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
HD 92788 b HD 92788 c →
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HD 92788: 0.847–1.998 AU (conservative: 1.073–1.894 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the HD 92788 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HD 92788 b HZCold Gas Giant326 d0.392000
HD 92788 cCold Gas Giant11,611 d0.082019

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HD 92788 b, was discovered in 2000 using the radial velocity method. The most recent addition, HD 92788 c, followed in 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions About HD 92788

How many planets does HD 92788 have?

HD 92788 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HD 92788 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 92788?

HD 92788 is about 113 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sextans.

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