The HIP 97166 System
HIP 97166 is a planetary system in the constellation Draco hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 215 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of HIP 97166
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
HIP 97166: Star and Habitable Zone
HIP 97166
- Surface temperature
- 5,216 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.93 M☉
- Radius
- 0.84 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.4730 L☉
- Age
- 1.2 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of HIP 97166: 0.533–1.278 AU (conservative: 0.675–1.212 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the HIP 97166 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIP 97166 b | Super Earth | 10 d | 2.48 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2021 |
| HIP 97166 c | Super Earth | 16 d | — | 0.24 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, HIP 97166 b, was discovered in 2021 using the transit method.
- 2021 — HIP 97166 b (Transit)
- 2021 — HIP 97166 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About HIP 97166
How many planets does HIP 97166 have?
HIP 97166 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the HIP 97166 system habitable?
None of the known planets in HIP 97166 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is HIP 97166?
HIP 97166 is about 215 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.
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