HD 212771 b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the G-type star HD 212771 approximately 364 light years away[3] in the constellation Aquarius.[1]
Discovery[1] | |
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Discovered by | Johnson et al. |
Discovery site | Keck Observatory |
Discovery date | 2010-03-17 |
Detection method | Doppler spectroscopy |
Orbital characteristics[2] | |
Semi-major axis | 1.19±0.13 AU |
Eccentricity | 0.076±0.051 |
Orbital period (sidereal) | 380.7±1.4 d |
Time of perihelion | 2454920±52 JD |
Argument of perihelion | 29±65 º |
Semi-amplitude | 50.0±5.8 m/s |
Star | HD 212771 |
Physical characteristics[2] | |
Mass | ≥2.39±0.27 MJ |
HD 212771 b is named Victoriapeak. The name was selected in the NameExoWorlds campaign by Hong Kong, during the 100th anniversary of the IAU. It is named after the Victoria Peak. The host star HD 212771 is named Lionrock, after the Lion Rock.[4][5]
HD 212771 b's orbit period and distance are similar to Earth's, with the values being 380 days and 1.19 AU respectively. It orbits in a nearly perfect circular orbit compared to long period gas giants.
Jupiter | HD 212771 b |
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Due to the unknown orbital parameters, the planets true mass is not known, with a minimum of 2.39 times Jupiter's mass. HD 212771 b's radius is unknown, so NASA's Eyes on Exoplanets gives an estimate of 1.18 times the radius.[6]
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