The WASP-148 System
WASP-148 is a planetary system in the constellation Hercules hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 804 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of WASP-148
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
WASP-148: Star and Habitable Zone
WASP-148
- Surface temperature
- 5,555 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.95 M☉
- Radius
- 0.91 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.7260 L☉
- Age
- 3.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of WASP-148: 0.648–1.536 AU (conservative: 0.821–1.456 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the WASP-148 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASP-148 b | Hot Jupiter | 8.8 d | 8.47 R⊕ | 0.11 | 2020 |
| WASP-148 c | Cold Gas Giant | 35 d | — | 0.12 | 2020 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, WASP-148 b, was discovered in 2020 using the transit method.
- 2020 — WASP-148 b (Transit)
- 2020 — WASP-148 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About WASP-148
How many planets does WASP-148 have?
WASP-148 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the WASP-148 system habitable?
None of the known planets in WASP-148 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is WASP-148?
WASP-148 is about 804 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hercules.
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