Gas giant · WISPIT 1
WISPIT 1 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2025
Scientific overview
WISPIT 1 b is a gas giant orbiting WISPIT 1, about 750 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2025 using the direct imaging.
Host star
Planetary system — WISPIT 1 system
View the WISPIT 1 system (2 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISPIT 1 bImaging · 2025 | Gas giant | 12.4 | — | 750 |
| WISPIT 1 cImaging · 2025 | Gas giant | 12.8 | — | 750 |
Discovery and detection
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsWISPIT 1
- Member of systemWISPIT 1 system
- Discovered by methodDirect Imaging
- Discovered atVery Large Telescope (VLT)
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive