Xi Aquilae b
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| Extrasolar planet | List of extrasolar planets | |
|---|---|---|
| Parent star | ||
| Star | Xi Aquilae | |
| Constellation | Aquila | |
| Right ascension | (α) | 19h 54m 15s |
| Declination | (δ) | +08° 27′ 41″ |
| Distance | 205 ± 13 ly (62.7 ± 3.9 pc) | |
| Spectral type | G9IIIb | |
| Orbital elements | ||
| Semimajor axis | (a) | 0.68 AU |
| Eccentricity | (e) | 0 |
| Orbital period | (P) | 136.75 (± 0.25) d |
| Time of periastron | (T0) | 2,453,001.7 (± 1.4) JD |
| Physical characteristics | ||
| Mass | (m) | >2.8 MJ |
| Discovery information | ||
| Discovery date | February 19, 2008 | |
| Discoverer(s) | Sato et al. | |
| Detection method | radial velocity | |
| Discovery status | Published | |
Xi Aquilae b is a planet that orbits the star Xi Aquilae. It has a minimum mass of 2.8 Jupiter and a period of 137 days. This planet was discovered on February 19, 2008.
