Hot Jupiter · HD 68988
HD 68988 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2001
Scientific overview
HD 68988 b is a hot jupiter orbiting HD 68988, completing an orbit every 6 days, about 198 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2001 using the radial velocity method.
Host star
Planetary system — HD 68988 system
View the HD 68988 system (2 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 68988 bRadial Velocity · 2001 | Hot Jupiter | 13.4 | 6.2771 | 198 |
| HD 68988 cRadial Velocity · 2021 | Gas giant | 12.2 | 16000 | 198 |
Discovery and detection
Detection method
Radial Velocity Method
Discovery year
2001
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsNásti
- Member of systemHD 68988 system
- Discovered by methodRadial Velocity Method
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive