HD 102272 c

HD 102272 c is an extrasolar planet approximately 1,200 light-years away in the constellation of Leo. The planet is orbiting the K-type giant star HD 102272. The planet was discovered by the radial velocity method, using the Hobby-Eberly Telescope. Another planet, HD 102272 b, was also discovered orbiting the same star. Although there is evidence for the existence of this planet, data is insufficient to unambiguously determine its orbit. The discovery was announced in June 2008. It's thought to have at least 2.6 times the mass of Jupiter.[1]

HD 102272 c
Discovery
Discovered byNiedzielski et al.
Discovery siteMcDonald Observatory, United States
Discovery date18 June 2008
Radial velocity
Orbital characteristics
1.57 ± 0.05 AU (234,900,000 ± 7,500,000 km)[1]
Eccentricity0.68 ± 0.06[1]
520 ± 26[1] d
2454135 ± 260[1]
320 ± 10[1]
Semi-amplitude59 ± 11[1]
StarHD 102272
Physical characteristics
Mass>2.6 ± 0.4[1] MJ

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    References

    1. Niedzielski, A.; et al. (2009). "A Planet in a 0.6 AU Orbit Around the K0 Giant HD 102272". The Astrophysical Journal. 693 (1): 276–280. arXiv:0810.1710. Bibcode:2009ApJ...693..276N. doi:10.1088/0004-637X/693/1/276.


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