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The NN Ser System

2 planets 2 stars Circumbinary Serpens

NN Ser is a planetary system in the constellation Serpens hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,682 light-years from Earth.

Star NN Ser and Its Habitable Zone

NN Ser

Spectral type
WD
Mass
0.54 M☉

All 2 Planets in the NN Ser System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
NN Ser cCold Gas Giant6,987 d2010
NN Ser dCold Gas Giant2,880 d2010

Discovery History

The first planet found here, NN Ser c, was discovered in 2010 using the eclipse timing variations method.

  • 2010 — NN Ser c (Eclipse Timing Variations)
  • 2010 — NN Ser d (Eclipse Timing Variations)

Frequently Asked Questions About NN Ser

How many planets does NN Ser have?

NN Ser has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the NN Ser system habitable?

None of the known planets in NN Ser orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is NN Ser?

NN Ser is about 1,682 light-years from Earth in the constellation Serpens.

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