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The TOI-561 System

4 planets Sextans

TOI-561 is a planetary system in the constellation Sextans hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 280 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of TOI-561

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.40 R⊕c2.87 R⊕d2.62 R⊕e2.52 R⊕
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TOI-561: Star and Habitable Zone

TOI-561

Mass
0.81 M☉
Radius
0.84 R☉

All 4 Planets in the TOI-561 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
TOI-561 bLava World0.4 d1.40 R⊕0.282020
TOI-561 cPuffy Planet11 d2.87 R⊕0.232020
TOI-561 dSuper Earth26 d2.62 R⊕0.272020
TOI-561 eSuper Earth77 d2.52 R⊕0.442020

Discovery History

The first planet found here, TOI-561 b, was discovered in 2020 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About TOI-561

How many planets does TOI-561 have?

TOI-561 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the TOI-561 system habitable?

None of the known planets in TOI-561 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is TOI-561?

TOI-561 is about 280 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sextans.

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