The WASP-41 System
WASP-41 is a planetary system in the constellation Centaurus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 533 light-years from Earth. One of its planets orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.
Size Comparison: The Planets of WASP-41
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
WASP-41: Star and Habitable Zone
WASP-41
- Surface temperature
- 5,545 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.81 M☉
- Radius
- 0.83 R☉
Habitable zone of WASP-41: 0.582–1.379 AU (conservative: 0.737–1.308 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the WASP-41 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, WASP-41 b, was discovered in 2011 using the transit method. The most recent addition, WASP-41 c, followed in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About WASP-41
How many planets does WASP-41 have?
WASP-41 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the WASP-41 system habitable?
One planet in the system orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. Actual habitability depends on atmospheres and composition, which are not yet known.
How far away is WASP-41?
WASP-41 is about 533 light-years from Earth in the constellation Centaurus.
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