The TOI-969 System
2 planets
Canis Minor
TOI-969 is a planetary system in the constellation Canis Minor hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 252 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of TOI-969
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
TOI-969: Star and Habitable Zone
TOI-969
- Spectral type
- K V
- Surface temperature
- 4,435 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.73 M☉
- Radius
- 0.67 R☉
- Age
- 2.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of TOI-969: 0.317–0.785 AU (conservative: 0.401–0.744 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the TOI-969 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, TOI-969 b, was discovered in 2022 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About TOI-969
How many planets does TOI-969 have?
TOI-969 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the TOI-969 system habitable?
None of the known planets in TOI-969 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is TOI-969?
TOI-969 is about 252 light-years from Earth in the constellation Canis Minor.