Gas giant · WISPIT 2
WISPIT 2 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2025
Scientific overview
WISPIT 2 b is a gas giant orbiting WISPIT 2, about 440 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2025 using the direct imaging.
Host star
Planetary system — WISPIT 2 system
View the WISPIT 2 system (2 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISPIT 2 bImaging · 2025 | Gas giant | 17.93 | — | 440 |
| WISPIT 2 cImaging · 2026 | Gas giant | 17.93 | — | 440 |
Discovery and detection
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsWISPIT 2
- Member of systemWISPIT 2 system
- Discovered by methodDirect Imaging
- Discovered atVery Large Telescope (VLT)
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive