The orbits of the planet and stars in the HD 131399 system
This graphic shows the orbit of the planet in the HD 131399 system (red line) and the orbits of the stars (blue lines). The planet orbits the brightest star in the system, HD 131399A.
Edit (19 April 2022): Observations conducted over the past few years have revealed that the object identified as HD 131399Ab is not a planet, but rather a background star.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso1624c |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 7 July 2016, 20:00 |
Related releases: | eso1624 |
Size: | 5000 x 3125 px |
About the Object
Name: | HD 131399Ab |
Type: | Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Planetary System |
Distance: | 300 light years |
Category: | Exoplanets |
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