HD 163607 b

HD 163607 b is the innermost planet discovered to orbit a star HD 163607, a star somewhat brighter and older than the Sun. It was discovered using the radial velocity method, and was initially observed as part of the N2K Program. Its minimum mass is at least three quarters of Jupiter's. It follows an eccentric orbit around the host star.[1]

HD 163607 b
Discovery[1]
Discovered byGiguere et al.
Discovery siteKeck Observatory
Discovery date2011
Doppler spectroscopy
Orbital characteristics[2]
Semi-major axis
0.362±0.016 AU
Eccentricity0.7441±0.0071
75.2203±0.0094 d
2454185.93±0.15 JD
Argument of perihelion
79.6±1.3 º
Semi-amplitude52.34±0.74 m/s
StarHD 163607
Physical characteristics[2]
Mass≥0.7836±0.0098 MJ

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