GJ 1214

GJ 1214

Ophiuchus

14.67
Apparent Mag
48
Distance (ly)
M4.5V
Spectral Type
3,026
Temperature (K)

GJ 1214 hosts one of the first super-Earths to have its atmosphere studied. GJ 1214 b is a water world candidate.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude14.67
Absolute Magnitude14.8
Distance48 light-years
Spectral TypeM4.5V
Temperature3,026 K
Luminosity0.003 L☉
Radius0.211 R☉
Mass0.157 M☉
Right Ascension17h 15m 18.9s
Declination+04° 57′ 49.7″
ConstellationOphiuchus

Notable Facts

  • GJ 1214 b is a super-Earth that may be a water world
  • It was one of the first small exoplanets to have its atmosphere probed
  • The planet's atmosphere has been studied by JWST

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