DP Leonis b

DP Leonis b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a B-type star. Its mass is 6.28 Jupiters, it takes 28 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 8.19 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2009.
Planet Radius:
1.14 x Jupiter (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Gas Giant
Discovery Method:
  • Eclipse Timing Variations
Planet Mass:
6.28 Jupiters
Discovery Date:
2009
Orbital Radius:
8.19 AU
Orbital Period:
28 years
Eccentricity:
0.39
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