The HD 96700 System
HD 96700 is a planetary system in the constellation Hydra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 83 light-years from Earth.
HD 96700: Star and Habitable Zone
HD 96700
- Spectral type
- G0 V
- Surface temperature
- 5,845 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.89 M☉
- Luminosity
- 1.3800 L☉
- Age
- 8.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of HD 96700: 0.878–2.065 AU (conservative: 1.112–1.958 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the HD 96700 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 96700 b | Super Earth | 8.1 d | — | 0.22 | 2021 |
| HD 96700 c | Super Earth | 20 d | — | 0.29 | 2021 |
| HD 96700 d | Neptune-like | 104 d | — | 0.32 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HD 96700 b, was discovered in 2021 using the radial velocity method.
- 2021 — HD 96700 b (Radial Velocity)
- 2021 — HD 96700 c (Radial Velocity)
- 2021 — HD 96700 d (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About HD 96700
How many planets does HD 96700 have?
HD 96700 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HD 96700 system habitable?
None of the known planets in HD 96700 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HD 96700?
HD 96700 is about 83 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra.
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