The HD 93963 A System
HD 93963 A is a planetary system in the constellation Leo Minor hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 269 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of HD 93963 A
Star HD 93963 A and Its Habitable Zone
HD 93963 A
- Surface temperature
- 5,908 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.08 M☉
- Radius
- 1.03 R☉
- Luminosity
- 1.1690 L☉
- Age
- 1.3 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of HD 93963 A: 0.805–1.890 AU (conservative: 1.020–1.792 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the HD 93963 A System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 93963 A b | Lava World | 1.0 d | 1.47 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2022 |
| HD 93963 A c | Super Earth | 3.6 d | 3.12 R⊕ | 0.20 | 2022 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HD 93963 A b, was discovered in 2022 using the transit method.
- 2022 — HD 93963 A b (Transit)
- 2022 — HD 93963 A c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About HD 93963 A
How many planets does HD 93963 A have?
HD 93963 A has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HD 93963 A system habitable?
None of the known planets in HD 93963 A orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HD 93963 A?
HD 93963 A is about 269 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor.
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