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The TOI-426 System

2 planets 1 in habitable zone Lepus

TOI-426 is a planetary system in the constellation Lepus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 371 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 TOI-426

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.19 R⊕
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TOI-426: Star and Habitable Zone

TOI-426

Spectral type
G2 V
Surface temperature
5,750 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.00 M☉
Radius
0.99 R☉
Luminosity
0.9506 L☉
Age
1.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
TOI-426 b TOI-426 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of TOI-426: 0.733–1.728 AU (conservative: 0.928–1.638 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the TOI-426 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
TOI-426 bSuper Earth1.3 d2.19 R⊕—2026
TOI-426 c HZCold Gas Giant236 d——2026

Discovery History

The first planet found here, TOI-426 b, was discovered in 2026 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About TOI-426

How many planets does TOI-426 have?

TOI-426 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the TOI-426 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 TOI-426?

TOI-426 is about 371 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lepus.

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