HD 76700 b is an
exoplanet
An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a planet outside the Solar System. The first possible evidence of an exoplanet was noted in 1917 but was not recognized as such. The first confirmation of detection occurred in 1992. A different planet, init ...
orbiting the G-type main sequence star
HD 76700
HD 76700 is a star in the southern constellation
A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal, mythological subject, or i ...
approximately 198
light years away in the southern
constellation
A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms Asterism (astronomy), a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal, mythological subject, or inanimate object.
The origins of the e ...
Volans. The planet was discovered in 2002, and was announced in 2003.
Discovery
In 2002, a group of scientists detected planets around multiple stars, along with HD 76700. Unlike the other planets, HD 76700 b has a short and circular orbit. However, according to the newest data, the planet's orbit may be slightly eccentric.
Properties
Due to the planet's high mass, it's a gas giant similar to Saturn. HD 76700 b was detected indirectly, so properties such as its radius, inclination, and temperature is unknown. HD 76700 b has a short 4 day orbit around its host due to it being 8 times closer than Mercury is to the Sun.
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Hot Jupiters
Exoplanets discovered in 2002
Giant planets
Volans
Exoplanets detected by radial velocity