Gas giant · WISPIT 2
WISPIT 2 c
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2026
Scientific overview
WISPIT 2 c is a gas giant orbiting WISPIT 2, about 440 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2026 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 cImaging · 2026 | Gas giant | 17.93 | — | 440 |
| WISPIT 2 bImaging · 2025 | Gas giant | 17.93 | — | 440 |
Discovery and detection
Detection method
Direct Imaging
Discovery year
2026
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsWISPIT 2
- Member of systemWISPIT 2 system
- Discovered by methodDirect Imaging
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive