The WASP-53 System
WASP-53 is a planetary system in the constellation Cetus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 657 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of WASP-53
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
WASP-53: Star and Habitable Zone
WASP-53
- Surface temperature
- 4,953 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.84 M☉
- Radius
- 0.80 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.3440 L☉
Habitable zone of WASP-53: 0.460–1.115 AU (conservative: 0.583–1.057 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the WASP-53 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, WASP-53 b, was discovered in 2017 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About WASP-53
How many planets does WASP-53 have?
WASP-53 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the WASP-53 system habitable?
None of the known planets in WASP-53 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is WASP-53?
WASP-53 is about 657 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cetus.
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