GJ 581
GJ 581 is an M3.0 V star 20.5 light years away with 3 known planets. The first was found in 2005 and the latest in 2009.
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| Planet | Orbital period | Distance from star | Radius (Earths) | Mass (Earths) | Found | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJ 581 e | 3.148 days | 0.02799 AU | 2.48 | 2009 | Radial Velocity | |
| GJ 581 b | 5.369 days | 0.0399 AU | 20.5 | 2005 | Radial Velocity | |
| GJ 581 c | 12.92 days | 0.0718 AU | 6.81 | 2007 | Radial Velocity |
Star
- Spectral type M3.0 V
- 3,500 K surface temperature
- 0.295 times the mass of the Sun
- 0.302 times the radius of the Sun
Data from the NASA Exoplanet Archive, as of October 3, 2026. In the 3D view sizes and distances are compressed and every orbit is drawn in the same plane. Where each planet sits along its orbit is made up.