HD 70642 b

HD 70642 b
Discovery[1]
Discovered byCarter et al.
Discovery siteAnglo-Australian Observatory
Discovery dateJuly 3, 2003
Radial velocity
(Anglo-Australian Telescope)
Orbital characteristics[2]
3.295±0.021 AU
Eccentricity0.04+0.034
−0.027
2101+14
−13 d
5.751+0.038
−0.035 yr
17.06
Inclination29.9°+2.6°
−2.4° or 150.1°+2.4°
−2.6°
60.7°+8.8°
−8.6°
2455918+358
−337
258°+51°
−66°
Semi-amplitude30.4 ± 1.3
StarHD 70642
Physical characteristics[2]
Mass3.9+0.29
−0.27 MJ

HD 70642 b is an exoplanet orbiting the star HD 70642 at a distance of 3.23 AU, taking 5.66 years to complete an orbit. This planet may have systems of moons like Jupiter.[1] This planet was discovered on July 3, 2003. It is located about 95 light-years away in the constellation Puppis. In 2023, the inclination and true mass of HD 70642 b were determined via astrometry.[2]

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