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Wolf 1061 d is an outer planet in the Wolf 1061 system, which is located about 14 light-years from the Solar System. It orbits a cool M-dwarf star and was identified through radial-velocity measurements. The planet has been described as a super-Earth and follows an orbit beyond the system's nominal habitable zone, where the received stellar energy is lower than for the system's inner planets.
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Where is Wolf 1061 d located?
Wolf 1061 d orbits the cool M-dwarf star Wolf 1061, about 14 light-years from the Solar System. The system is one of the relatively nearby planetary systems studied with radial-velocity methods.
How was Wolf 1061 d discovered?
Wolf 1061 d was identified from periodic radial-velocity changes in its host star. These changes reveal the star's motion under the planet's gravitational influence.
What type of planet is Wolf 1061 d?
Wolf 1061 d has been described as a super-Earth, meaning its minimum mass is larger than Earth's but it is not necessarily a gas giant. Its exact surface composition and atmosphere are not directly known.
Is Wolf 1061 d in the habitable zone?
Wolf 1061 d is the outer planet in the known Wolf 1061 system and follows an orbit beyond the closer planets. Whether it lies in a habitable temperature range depends on its atmosphere, which has not been directly measured.
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