AU Microscopii b

Located less than 32 light-years from Earth, AU Microscopii is among the youngest planetary systems ever observed by astronomers, and its star throws vicious temper tantrums!
Planet Radius:
0.353 x Jupiter
Planet Type:
  • Neptune-like
Discovery Method:
  • Transit
Planet Mass:
20.12 Earths
Discovery Date:
2020
Orbital Radius:
0.0645 AU
Orbital Period:
8.5 days
Eccentricity:
0.19
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