Gamma Cephei b

Gamma Cephei b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a K-type star. Its mass is 9.4 Jupiters, it takes 2.5 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 2.05 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2003.
Planet Radius:
1.12 x Jupiter (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Gas Giant
Discovery Method:
  • Radial Velocity
Planet Mass:
9.4 Jupiters
Discovery Date:
2003
Orbital Radius:
2.05 AU
Orbital Period:
2.5 years
Eccentricity:
0.05
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