Two exoplanets found: one potentially habitable, one a lava world

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What is the TOI-1752 system?

The TOI-1752 system is a planetary system located approximately 337 light-years from Earth. It has been confirmed to contain two planets, TOI-1752 b and TOI-1752 c, discovered through observations by NASA's TESS satellite and ground-based telescopes.

What are the two planets in the TOI-1752 system like?

TOI-1752 b orbits very close to its star and may have a molten rock surface due to intense radiation. TOI-1752 c is located in the optimistic habitable zone, meaning it could potentially host liquid water and has an estimated equilibrium temperature around 20 degrees Celsius.

Who led the discovery of the TOI-1752 system?

The discovery was led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), with participation from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC). The findings were published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS).