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The PDS 70 System

2 planets Centaurus

PDS 70 is a planetary system in the constellation Centaurus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 369 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of PDS 70

Earth1.00 R⊕b21.97 R⊕c22.19 R⊕
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PDS 70: Star and Habitable Zone

PDS 70

Surface temperature
4,109 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.98 M☉
Age
0.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)

All 2 Planets in the PDS 70 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
PDS 70 bHot Jupiter21.97 R⊕0.032018
PDS 70 cHot Jupiter22.19 R⊕0.042019

Discovery History

The first planet found here, PDS 70 b, was discovered in 2018 using the imaging method. The most recent addition, PDS 70 c, followed in 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions About PDS 70

How many planets does PDS 70 have?

PDS 70 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the PDS 70 system habitable?

None of the known planets in PDS 70 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is PDS 70?

PDS 70 is about 369 light-years from Earth in the constellation Centaurus.

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