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Distance
from Earth: |
10.5 light years |
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Star
name, type: |
Epsilon Eridani, orange-red dwarf K2V |
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Star
mass, radii: |
0.85, 0.90 x Sol |
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Planet
mass: |
1.2 Jup. |
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Semi
major axis: |
1.3 - 5.3 AU |
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Period: |
6.8 years |
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***
SYSTEM CONFIRMED ***
Image description:
We see the surface of the satellite orbiting
the discovered gas giant. If there is "Europa"-like satellite
with water, the distance of 1.3 AU combined with tidal forces of
this gas giant, should be enough to make it liquid. Still, the satellite
would be very cold and these oceans may evaporate due to satellite's
low mass to sustain the atmosphere. |
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