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HD 215497 b

Coordinates: Sky map 22h 46m 36.7543s, −56° 35′ 58.322″
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HD 215497 b
Discovery
Discovered byLo Curto et al.
Discovery siteLa Silla Observatory
Discovery dateOctober 19, 2009
Radial velocity (HARPS)
Orbital characteristics
0.047 AU (7,000,000 km)[1]
Eccentricity0.16 ± 0.09[1]
3.93404 ± 0.00066[1] d
2,454,858.95 ± 0.37[1]
96 ± 34[1]
Semi-amplitude2.98 ± 0.34[1]
StarHD 215497

HD 215497 b is an extrasolar planet which orbits the K-type main sequence star HD 215497, located approximately 142 light years away in the constellation Tucana. This planet has at least 6.6 times the mass of Earth.[1] This planet was detected by HARPS on October 19, 2009, together with 29 other planets, including HD 215497 c.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Lo Curto, G.; et al. (2015). "The HARPS search for southern extra-solar planets. XXII. Multiple planet systems from the HARPS volume limited sample". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 512. A48. arXiv:1411.7048. Bibcode:2010A&A...512A..48L. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/200913523.