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YZ Ceti d is a reported outer planet in the compact planetary system around the nearby red dwarf YZ Ceti. It was identified through radial-velocity observations and has a longer orbit than the system's other reported planets. The system is roughly 12 light-years from Earth and has been examined in studies of possible magnetic interactions between small planets and an active M-dwarf star.
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What is distinctive about YZ Ceti d?
YZ Ceti d is a reported outer planet in the compact system around the nearby red dwarf YZ Ceti. Its orbit is longer than those of the system's other reported planets.
How was YZ Ceti d identified?
It was identified through radial-velocity observations of YZ Ceti. The system itself is roughly 12 light-years from Earth.
Does YZ Ceti d orbit farther out than YZ Ceti c?
Yes, it is described as an outer planet with a longer orbit than the other reported planets in the system. That makes its orbital position different from the commonly described inner members such as YZ Ceti c.
Is YZ Ceti d known to be habitable?
No. The catalog entry reports its position and longer orbit, but does not establish an atmosphere, surface, temperature, or other evidence for habitability.
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