41 Lyncis b
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| Extrasolar planet | List of extrasolar planets | |
|---|---|---|
| Parent star | ||
| Star | 41 Lyncis | |
| Constellation | Ursa Major | |
| Right ascension | (α) | 09h 28m 40s |
| Declination | (δ) | +45° 36′ 05″ |
| Distance | 287.9 ± 26 ly (88.26 ± 8 pc) | |
| Spectral type | K0III-IV | |
| Orbital elements | ||
| Semimajor axis | (a) | 0.81 AU |
| Eccentricity | (e) | 0 |
| Orbital period | (P) | 184.02 ± 0.18 d |
| Time of periastron | (T0) | 2,452,335.4 ± 1.1 JD |
| Physical characteristics | ||
| Mass | (m) | >2.7 MJ |
| Discovery information | ||
| Discovery date | February 19, 2008 | |
| Discoverer(s) | Sato et al. | |
| Detection method | radial velocity | |
| Discovery status | Published | |
41 Lyncis b (also called HD 81688 b) is a gas giant exoplanet orbits the star 41 Lyncis. It has a minimum mass of 2.7 times Jupiter and an orbital period of 184 days (corresponding to semi-major axis of 0.81 AU). It was discovered and announced by Sato on February 19, 2008.
