HD 73534 b is an
extrasolar planet which orbits the
G-type
Gaea
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Gaia
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subgiant star
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HD 73534, located approximately 272
light year
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s away in the
constellation
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The origins of the e ...
Cancer. It is at least 15% more massive than
Jupiter and orbits at an
average distance
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of 3.15
AU and takes 4.9 years to complete the orbit in a nearly circular path with an
eccentricity similar to Jupiter.
This planet was detected by
radial velocity method
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on August 12, 2009.
The planet HD 73534 b is named Drukyul. The name was selected by
Bhutan as part of the
NameExoWorlds campaigns during the 100th anniversary of the
IAU. Drukyul means "land of the thunder dragon", the native name of Bhutan.
See also
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Appearance of extrasolar planets
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Cancer (Chinese astronomy)
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Lists of exoplanets
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Gliese 1132 b
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, Rocky exoplanet with a confirmed atmosphere.
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Mu Arae c, At constellation Ara
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Planetary system
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References
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Exoplanets discovered in 2008
Giant planets
Cancer (constellation)
Exoplanets detected by radial velocity
Giant planets in the habitable zone
Exoplanets with proper names