WASP-79b
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Smalley et al.[1] |
| Discovery date | June 1 2012[1] |
| Transit method[1] | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 0.0535±0.0008 AU | |
| Eccentricity | 0[1] |
| 3.662366±0.0000085[1] d | |
| Inclination | 83.3±0.5°[1] |
| Star | WASP-79 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 2.09±0.14[1] RJ | |
| Mass | 0.90±0.08[1] MJ |
| Temperature | 1900±50[1] K |
WASP-79b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star CD-30 1812. This planet is in the constellation Eridanus, and is about 810 light-years from Earth.
Host star
WASP-79, or CD-30 1812, is a F-type dwarf star located at 240 parsecs (810 light years) away from Earth. With 1.38 M☉ and 1.53 R☉, it is both larger and more massive than the Sun. Its effective temperature is 6,600 K, making it hotter than the Sun.[1]
Characteristics
WASP-79b is a very large hot jupiter that is among the largest exoplanets discovered although its size is uncertain. It is most likely to be larger at 2.09 ± 0.14 RJ (approximately 300,000 kilometers across) with a temperature of 1,900 ± 50 K. However, it could be as small as 1.7 ± 0.11 RJ (approximately 240,000 kilometers across), which is comparable to the size of another hot jupiter WASP-78b, with a temperature at 1,770 ± 50 K. Despite being larger than Jupiter, its mass is slightly less massive.[1]
In 2019, the transmission spectrum of WAAP-79b was taken, with best fit being the hazy atmosphere containing water and Iron(I) hydride.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Smalley, B; Anderson, D. R; Collier-Cameron, A; Doyle, A. P; Fumel, A; Gillon, M; Hellier, C; Jehin, E; Lendl, M; Maxted, P. F. L; Pepe, F; Pollacco, D; Queloz, D; Ségransan, D; Smith, A. M. S; Southworth, J; Triaud, A. H. M. J; Udry, S; West, R. G (2012). "WASP-78b and WASP-79b: Two highly-bloated hot Jupiter-mass exoplanets orbiting F-type stars in Eridanus". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 547: A61. arXiv:1206.1177. Bibcode:2012A&A...547A..61S. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201219731.
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