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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

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.77 R⊕
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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)
TOI-969 b TOI-969 c →
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

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
TOI-969 bMini Neptune1.8 d2.77 R⊕0.222022
TOI-969 cCold Gas Giant1,700 d0.112022

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.

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