HD 215497 b

HD 215497 b
Discovery
Discovered byLo Curto et al.
Discovery siteLa Silla Observatory
Discovery dateOctober 19, 2009
Radial velocity (HARPS)
Orbital characteristics
0.047 AU (7,000,000 km)
Eccentricity0.16 ± 0.09
3.93404 ± 0.00066 d
2,454,858.95 ± 0.37
96 ± 34
Semi-amplitude2.98 ± 0.34
StarHD 215497

    HD 215497 b is an extrasolar planet which orbits the K-type main sequence star HD 215497, located approximately 142 light years away in the constellation Tucana. This planet has at least 6.6 times the mass of Earth. This planet was detected by HARPS on October 19, 2009, together with 29 other planets, including HD 215497 c.