NY Virginis b

NY Virginis b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits an O-type star. Its mass is 2.3 Jupiters, it takes 8.7 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 3.3 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2011.
Planet Radius:
1.19 x Jupiter (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Gas Giant
Discovery Method:
  • Eclipse Timing Variations
Planet Mass:
2.3 Jupiters
Discovery Date:
2011
Orbital Radius:
3.3 AU
Orbital Period:
8.7 years
Eccentricity:
0.15
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