The V1298 Tau System
V1298 Tau is a planetary system in the constellation Taurus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets around 3 stars, about 353 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of V1298 Tau
Star V1298 Tau and Its Habitable Zone
V1298 Tau
- Surface temperature
- 4,970 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.10 M☉
- Radius
- 1.32 R☉
- Age
- 0.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of V1298 Tau: 0.766–1.854 AU (conservative: 0.970–1.758 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the V1298 Tau System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1298 Tau b | Cold Gas Giant | 24 d | 9.41 R⊕ | 0.11 | 2019 |
| V1298 Tau c | Neptune-like | 8.2 d | 5.08 R⊕ | 0.15 | 2019 |
| V1298 Tau d | Cold Gas Giant | 12 d | 6.53 R⊕ | 0.14 | 2019 |
| V1298 Tau e | Cold Gas Giant | 49 d | 10.17 R⊕ | 0.18 | 2019 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, V1298 Tau b, was discovered in 2019 using the transit method.
- 2019 — V1298 Tau b (Transit)
- 2019 — V1298 Tau c (Transit)
- 2019 — V1298 Tau d (Transit)
- 2019 — V1298 Tau e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About V1298 Tau
How many planets does V1298 Tau have?
V1298 Tau has 4 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 3 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the V1298 Tau system habitable?
None of the known planets in V1298 Tau orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is V1298 Tau?
V1298 Tau is about 353 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus.
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