HD 168746 [SEP] constellation
HD 168746
HD 168746 is an 8th magnitude star in the constellation of Serpens. It is very similar to our Sun, a yellow dwarf star (spectral class G5V). It is not visible to the unaided eye, but is easily visible with binoculars or a small telescope. In 2000 a planet was announced orbiting it.
See also.
- HD 168443
- HD 169830
- List of extrasolar planets
HD 168746 b
HD 168746 b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star HD 168746. It has a minimum mass about one fourth that of Jupiter, so it is most likely a gas giant. It orbits very near the star in a so-called "torch orbit" completing one revolution in only about six and half days.
See also.
- HD 108147 b
- HD 130322 b
- HD 168443 b
- HD 169830 b
- HD 169830 c
- HD 82943 b