HD 179079 b
Extrasolar planet in the constellation Aquila
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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.
DiscoveredbyValenti et al.[1]
DiscoverydateAugust 12, 2009
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Valenti et al.[1] |
| Discovery site | Keck Observatory |
| Discovery date | August 12, 2009 |
| Radial velocity | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 0.1214±0.0068 AU | |
| Eccentricity | 0.049±0.087[2] |
| 14.479±0.01[2] d | |
| 2463211.3±3.0[2] | |
| 308±77[2] | |
| Semi-amplitude | 6.22±0.78[2] |
| Star | HD 179079 |
