Hot Jupiter · HD 118203
HD 118203 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2005
Scientific overview
HD 118203 b is a hot jupiter orbiting HD 118203, completing an orbit every 6 days, about 301 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2005 using the radial velocity method.
Host star
Planetary system — HD 118203 system
View the HD 118203 system (2 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 118203 bRadial Velocity · 2005 | Hot Jupiter | 12.78 | 6.135 | 301 |
| HD 118203 cRadial Velocity · 2024 | Gas giant | 12.4 | 5103 | 301 |
Discovery and detection
Detection method
Radial Velocity Method
Discovery year
2005
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsLiesma
- Member of systemHD 118203 system
- Discovered by methodRadial Velocity Method
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive