The WASP-132 System
WASP-132 is a planetary system in the constellation Lupus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 401 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of WASP-132
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
WASP-132: Star and Habitable Zone
WASP-132
- Spectral type
- K4 V
- Surface temperature
- 4,686 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.79 M☉
- Radius
- 0.76 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.2660 L☉
- Age
- 7.2 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of WASP-132: 0.410–1.003 AU (conservative: 0.519–0.951 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the WASP-132 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASP-132 b | Hot Jupiter | 7.1 d | 10.10 R⊕ | 0.10 | 2016 |
| WASP-132 c | Super Earth | 1.0 d | 1.84 R⊕ | 0.26 | 2022 |
| WASP-132 d | Cold Gas Giant | 1,817 d | — | — | 2024 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, WASP-132 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, WASP-132 d, followed in 2024.
- 2016 — WASP-132 b (Transit)
- 2022 — WASP-132 c (Transit)
- 2024 — WASP-132 d (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About WASP-132
How many planets does WASP-132 have?
WASP-132 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the WASP-132 system habitable?
None of the known planets in WASP-132 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is WASP-132?
WASP-132 is about 401 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lupus.
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