Could this solar system have stable orbits.

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The discussion centers on the stability of orbits in a hypothetical solar system with a G2v star similar to our Sun. The system includes seven planets with varying masses and orbital distances, with the first five planets positioned closely together. Concerns are raised about the potential for long-term stable orbits, particularly for Planet 4, which has massive neighboring planets. The importance of knowing orbital eccentricities is highlighted for a thorough assessment of stability. Overall, the proximity of the inner planets suggests challenges in maintaining stable orbits over time.
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The will be a G2v star with the sam mass, radius and luminousity of our sun

Planet 1: 0.5 Earth masses orbiting at 0.51 au
Planet 2: 1 Earth masses orbiting at 0.63 au
planet 3: 2 Earth masses orbiting at 0.78 au
planet 4: 0.2 Earth masses orbiting at 0.85 au
planet 5: 4 Earth masses orbiting at 0.95 au
planet 6: 0.3 Jupiter masses orbiting at 4.2 au
planet 7: 0.08 Jupiter masses orbiting at 6.5
 
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I believe you need to know the orbital eccentricities to reasonably assess orbital stability. At a glance, it appears the first 5 planets are just too close together to retain long term stable orbits. Planet 4 is particularly suspect due to its relatively massive and nearby neighbors. N-body calculations are not simple.
 
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