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The WASP-84 System

2 planets Hydra

WASP-84 is a planetary system in the constellation Hydra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 328 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of WASP-84

Earth1.00 R⊕b10.72 R⊕c1.95 R⊕
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WASP-84: Star and Habitable Zone

WASP-84

Spectral type
K0
Mass
0.85 M☉
Radius
0.77 R☉

All 2 Planets in the WASP-84 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
WASP-84 bHot Jupiter8.5 d10.72 R⊕0.092014
WASP-84 cSuper Earth1.4 d1.95 R⊕0.262023

Discovery History

The first planet found here, WASP-84 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, WASP-84 c, followed in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About WASP-84

How many planets does WASP-84 have?

WASP-84 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the WASP-84 system habitable?

None of the known planets in WASP-84 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is WASP-84?

WASP-84 is about 328 light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra.

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