HD 179079 b

HD 179079 b is a Neptune-like exoplanet that orbits a G-type star. Its mass is 25.74423 Earths, it takes 14.5 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.1214 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2008.
Planet Radius:
0.488 x Jupiter (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Neptune-like
Discovery Method:
  • Radial Velocity
Planet Mass:
25.74423 Earths
Discovery Date:
2008
Orbital Radius:
0.1214 AU
Orbital Period:
14.5 days
Eccentricity:
0.05
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