The L 98-59 System
L 98-59 is a planetary system in the constellation Volans hosting 5 confirmed exoplanets, about 35 light-years from Earth. One of its planets orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.
Size Comparison: The Planets of L 98-59
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
L 98-59: Star and Habitable Zone
L 98-59
- Spectral type
- M3 V
- Surface temperature
- 3,415 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.29 M☉
- Radius
- 0.32 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.0122 L☉
- Age
- 4.9 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of L 98-59: 0.090–0.236 AU (conservative: 0.115–0.223 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 5 Planets in the L 98-59 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, L 98-59 b, was discovered in 2019 using the transit method. The most recent addition, L 98-59 f, followed in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About L 98-59
How many planets does L 98-59 have?
L 98-59 has 5 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the L 98-59 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 L 98-59?
L 98-59 is about 35 light-years from Earth in the constellation Volans.
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