The NY Vir System
2 planets
2 stars
Circumbinary
Virgo
NY Vir is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,774 light-years from Earth.
Star NY Vir and Its Habitable Zone
NY Vir
- Surface temperature
- 32,780 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.46 M☉
- Radius
- 0.15 R☉
- Luminosity
- 23.7181 L☉
All 2 Planets in the NY Vir System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, NY Vir b, was discovered in 2011 using the eclipse timing variations method. The most recent addition, NY Vir c, followed in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions About NY Vir
How many planets does NY Vir have?
NY Vir has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the NY Vir system habitable?
None of the known planets in NY Vir orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is NY Vir?
NY Vir is about 1,774 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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