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Wolf 1061 c is a confirmed exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star Wolf 1061, located approximately 14 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. Discovered in 2015 using the radial velocity method, it has a mass roughly four times that of Earth, classifying it as a super-Earth. The planet orbits near the inner edge of its host star's habitable zone, where temperatures might allow liquid water to exist. It is of significant interest to astronomers as one of the closest known potentially habitable exoplanets for future observation.
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How massive is Wolf 1061 c?
Wolf 1061 c has a minimum mass of roughly four Earth masses. That places it among the super-Earths rather than the gas giants.
How far away is Wolf 1061 c?
Wolf 1061 c orbits a red dwarf about 14 light-years from Earth in Ophiuchus. This makes the system one of the relatively nearby known exoplanet systems.
How was Wolf 1061 c discovered?
Astronomers confirmed Wolf 1061 c in 2015 using radial velocity measurements. The method tracks changes in the star's motion caused by the gravitational pull of orbiting planets.
Is Wolf 1061 c in the habitable zone?
Wolf 1061 c is often discussed in connection with the inner part of its star's habitable zone, where liquid water could be possible under suitable conditions. That does not prove the planet has an atmosphere, oceans, or life.
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