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The UZ For System

2 planets 2 stars Circumbinary Fornax

UZ For is a planetary system in the constellation Fornax hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars.

Star UZ For and Its Habitable Zone

UZ For

Mass
0.70 M☉

All 2 Planets in the UZ For System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
UZ For bCold Gas Giant5,840 d2011
UZ For cCold Gas Giant1,916 d2011

Discovery History

The first planet found here, UZ For b, was discovered in 2011 using the eclipse timing variations method.

  • 2011 — UZ For b (Eclipse Timing Variations)
  • 2011 — UZ For c (Eclipse Timing Variations)

Frequently Asked Questions About UZ For

How many planets does UZ For have?

UZ For has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the UZ For system habitable?

None of the known planets in UZ For orbit within the star's habitable zone.

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