7 Canis Majoris b

7 Canis Majoris b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a K-type star. Its mass is 1.85 Jupiters, it takes 2 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 1.758 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2011.
Planet Radius:
1.2 x Jupiter (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Gas Giant
Discovery Method:
  • Radial Velocity
Planet Mass:
1.85 Jupiters
Discovery Date:
2011
Orbital Radius:
1.758 AU
Orbital Period:
2 years
Eccentricity:
0.06
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