The TOI-1272 System
2 planets
Canes Venatici
TOI-1272 is a planetary system in the constellation Canes Venatici hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 449 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of TOI-1272
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
TOI-1272: Star and Habitable Zone
TOI-1272
- Surface temperature
- 5,065 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.88 M☉
- Radius
- 0.79 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.3750 L☉
- Age
- 1.1 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of TOI-1272: 0.478–1.153 AU (conservative: 0.606–1.093 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the TOI-1272 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOI-1272 b | Neptune-like | 3.3 d | 4.13 R⊕ | 0.18 | 2022 |
| TOI-1272 c | Neptune-like | 8.7 d | — | 0.16 | 2022 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, TOI-1272 b, was discovered in 2022 using the transit method.
- 2022 — TOI-1272 b (Transit)
- 2022 — TOI-1272 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About TOI-1272
How many planets does TOI-1272 have?
TOI-1272 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the TOI-1272 system habitable?
None of the known planets in TOI-1272 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is TOI-1272?
TOI-1272 is about 449 light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici.