Mini-Neptune · HD 176986
HD 176986 d
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2026
Scientific overview
HD 176986 d is a mini-neptune orbiting HD 176986, completing an orbit every 61 days, about 91 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2026 using the radial velocity method.
Host star
Planetary system — HD 176986 system
View the HD 176986 system (3 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 176986 bRadial Velocity · 2017 | — | — | 6.4916 | 91 |
| HD 176986 cRadial Velocity · 2017 | — | — | 16.8124 | 91 |
| HD 176986 dRadial Velocity · 2026 | Mini-Neptune | 2.49 | 61.376 | 91 |
Discovery and detection
Detection method
Radial Velocity Method
Discovery year
2026
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsHD 176986
- Member of systemHD 176986 system
- Discovered by methodRadial Velocity Method
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive