WASP-189 b

Extrasolar planet in the constellation Libra From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

WASP-189 b (also known as HD 133112 b) is an extrasolar planet that has an orbital period around its host star, WASP-189 (HD 133112), of less than three earth days, and is about 322 light-years away in the Libra constellation.[1][2][4] It was first discovered in 2018, and was observed in 2020 by CHEOPS.

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WASP-189 b
Discovery
Discovery date2018
Transit[1][2]
Orbital characteristics
0.05053
2.72 d
StarWASP-189 (HD 133112)
Physical characteristics
1.600+0.017
−0.016
RJ
Mass1.99 MJ
Albedo<0.48[3]
Temperature3470 K
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    Discovery and observations

    WASP-189 b was first discovered in 2018.[5] In 2020, astronomers used CHEOPS to observe it. Based on a passage behind its host star (occultation) the planet's brightness could be measured and the temperature was estimated to be 3,200 °C (5,790 °F; 3,470 K). Based on a passage in front of its host star (transit) the radius is 1.6 times the radius of Jupiter.[1][2][4] Its atmosphere contains titanium oxide, and also contains metals such as chromium, magnesium, vanadium and manganese.[6]

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