16.97
Apparent Mag86
Distance (ly)M6V
Spectral Type2,960
Temperature (K)LP 791-18 hosts a planet the size of Earth that may be volcanically active due to tidal forces from a nearby larger planet.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude16.97
Absolute Magnitude14.8
Distance86 light-years
Spectral TypeM6V
Temperature2,960 K
Luminosity0.001 L☉
Radius0.14 R☉
Mass0.14 M☉
Right Ascension11h 02m 15.2s
Declination-17° 12′ 44.0″
ConstellationCrater
Notable Facts
- LP 791-18 d is an Earth-sized planet with potential volcanic activity
- Tidal heating from a nearby planet may drive volcanism
- Volcanic outgassing could sustain an atmosphere