KELT-9b

KELT-9b
Artist's impression of KELT-9b and its parent star
Orbital characteristics
0.03462+0.00110
−0.00093
AU
1.4811235±0.0000011[1] d
Inclination86.79±0.25[1]
StarHD 195689
Physical characteristics
1.891+0.061
−0.053
[1] RJ
Mass2.17±0.56[2] MJ
Mean density
0.53000 ± 0.00015 g/cm3[citation needed]
Albedo<0.14[3]
Temperature4050±180[1] K

KELT-9b is an exoplanet and ultra-hot Jupiter that orbits the late B-type/early A-type star KELT-9,[4] located about 670 light-years from Earth.[4] Detected using the Kilodegree Extremely Little Telescope, the discovery of KELT-9b was announced in 2016.[5][1] As of June 2017, it is the hottest known exoplanet.[6]

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  4. ^ a b Brennan, Pat; Cofield, Calia (24 January 2020). "For Hottest Planet, a Major Meltdown, Study Shows". NASA. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
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  6. ^ Tribur, Melissa (2017-06-05). "Meet KELT-9b, the Hottest Exoplanet Ever Discovered". Eos. Retrieved 2022-10-28.