The WASP-8 System
WASP-8 is a planetary system in the constellation Sculptor hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 293 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of WASP-8
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
Star WASP-8 and Its Habitable Zone
WASP-8
- Surface temperature
- 5,600 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.34 M☉
- Radius
- 1.03 R☉
Habitable zone of WASP-8: 0.734–1.737 AU (conservative: 0.929–1.647 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the WASP-8 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, WASP-8 b, was discovered in 2010 using the transit method. The most recent addition, WASP-8 c, followed in 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About WASP-8
How many planets does WASP-8 have?
WASP-8 has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the WASP-8 system habitable?
None of the known planets in WASP-8 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is WASP-8?
WASP-8 is about 293 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sculptor.
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