TJ162

TJ162 is the designation for a particular celestial object, specifically a star. Its full catalog name is TYC 8998-0310-1, and it is located in the constellation Musca. TJ162 is notable for being the host star to a system of young planets.

The planet system around TJ162 is significant because it is one of the few known systems where multiple giant planets have been directly imaged in the infrared. These observations have provided crucial data for understanding planet formation and evolution, particularly for gas giants forming at wide separations from their host stars. The planets detected are relatively massive and have wide orbital distances from TJ162.

Research on TJ162 and its planetary companions contributes to the broader field of exoplanet studies. By observing young planetary systems like this one, astronomers can gain insights into the processes that lead to the formation of planetary systems similar to our own solar system, as well as those that are distinctly different. The direct imaging of these planets allows for the study of their atmospheric properties and compositions, which is challenging for planets detected through other methods.