DP Leonis b
DP Leonis b is an extrasolar planet, orbiting the 17th magnitude star DP Leonis, constellation Leo. This 6.28 MJ planet orbits two stars, composing of white dwarf and red dwarf at a separation of about 8.6 AU with unknown eccentricity.[1]
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Qian et al. |
| Discovery date | 2009-12-16 |
| Timing | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 8.6 AU (1.29×109 km) | |
| 8693 d 23.8 y | |
| Star | DP Leonis |
References
- Qian, S.B. (2009). "DETECTION OF A GIANT EXTRASOLAR PLANET ORBITING THE ECLIPSING POLAR DP LEO". The Astrophysical Journal. 708 (1): L66–L68. Bibcode:2010ApJ...708L..66Q. doi:10.1088/2041-8205/708/1/L66.
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