Gas giant · HD 48265
HD 48265 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2008
Scientific overview
HD 48265 b is a gas giant orbiting HD 48265, completing an orbit every 779 days, about 295 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2008 using the radial velocity method.
Host star
Planetary system — HD 48265 system
View the HD 48265 system (2 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 48265 bRadial Velocity · 2008 | Gas giant | 12.6 | 779 | 295 |
| HD 48265 cRadial Velocity · 2026 | Gas giant | 12.9 | 10418 | 295 |
Discovery and detection
Detection method
Radial Velocity Method
Discovery year
2008
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsNosaxa
- Member of systemHD 48265 system
- Discovered by methodRadial Velocity Method
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive