Terrestrial planet · HIP 56998
HD 101581 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2025
Scientific overview
HD 101581 b is a terrestrial planet orbiting HIP 56998, completing an orbit every 4 days, about 42 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2025 using the transit method.
Host star
Planetary system — HIP 56998 system
View the HIP 56998 system (2 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 101581 bTransit · 2025 | Terrestrial planet | 0.96 | 4.4657 | 42 |
| HD 101581 cTransit · 2025 | Terrestrial planet | 0.99 | 6.204 | 42 |
Discovery and detection
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsHIP 56998
- Member of systemHIP 56998 system
- Discovered by methodTransit Method
- Discovered by missionTESS
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive