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The HR 858 System

3 planets 2 stars Fornax

HR 858 is a planetary system in the constellation Fornax hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 104 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of HR 858

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.00 R⊕c1.98 R⊕d2.00 R⊕
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Star HR 858 and Its Habitable Zone

HR 858

Surface temperature
6,354 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.20 M☉
Radius
1.26 R☉
Luminosity
2.3100 L☉
Age
2.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
HR 858 b HR 858 c HR 858 d
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of HR 858: 1.101–2.563 AU (conservative: 1.395–2.430 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the HR 858 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
HR 858 bMini Neptune3.6 d2.00 R⊕0.252019
HR 858 cMini Neptune6.0 d1.98 R⊕0.262019
HR 858 dSuper Earth11 d2.00 R⊕0.252019

Discovery History

The first planet found here, HR 858 b, was discovered in 2019 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About HR 858

How many planets does HR 858 have?

HR 858 has 3 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the HR 858 system habitable?

None of the known planets in HR 858 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is HR 858?

HR 858 is about 104 light-years from Earth in the constellation Fornax.

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