Super-Earth · HD 39091
pi Men c
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2018
Scientific overview
pi Men c is a super-earth orbiting HD 39091, completing an orbit every 6 days, about 60 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.
Host star
Planetary system — HD 39091 system
View the HD 39091 system (3 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pi Men cTransit · 2018 | Super-Earth | 2.02 | 6.2678 | 60 |
| pi Men dRadial Velocity · 2022 | Mini-Neptune | 3.72 | 125 | 60 |
| HD 39091 bRadial Velocity · 2001 | Gas giant | 12.3 | 2089 | 60 |
Discovery and detection
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsHD 39091
- Member of systemHD 39091 system
- Discovered by methodTransit Method
- Discovered by missionTESS
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive