HD 179079 b

HD 179079 b
Discovery
Discovered byValenti et al.[1]
Discovery siteKeck Observatory
Discovery dateAugust 12, 2009
Radial velocity
Orbital characteristics
0.1214±0.0068 AU
Eccentricity0.049±0.087[2]
14.479±0.01[2] d
2463211.3±3.0[2]
308±77[2]
Semi-amplitude6.22±0.78[2]
StarHD 179079

HD 179079 b is an extrasolar planet which orbits the G-type subgiant star HD 179079, located approximately 228 light years away in the constellation Aquila. This planet has mass only 1/12 that of Jupiter or 1.5 times Neptune. The planet orbits very close to the star, at a distance of 0.11 AU. This planet takes two weeks to revolve around the star.[1] This planet was discovered using the Keck telescopes on August 12, 2009.

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