HR 8799 b

HR 8799 b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits an F-type star. Its mass is 7 Jupiters, it takes 465.8 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 68.0 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2008.
Planet Radius:
1.2 x Jupiter
Planet Type:
  • Gas Giant
Discovery Method:
  • Imaging
Planet Mass:
7 Jupiters
Discovery Date:
2008
Orbital Radius:
68 AU
Orbital Period:
465.8 years
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