KELT-2Ab [SEP] constellation
KELT-2Ab
KELT-2Ab is an extrasolar planet that orbits the star KELT-2A approximately 440 light-years away in the constellation of Auriga. It was discovered by the KELT-North survey via the transit method, so both its mass and radius are known quite precisely. As of its discovery KELT-2Ab is the fifth-brightest transiting Hot Jupiter known that has a well constrained mass. This makes the KELT-2A system a promising target for future space- and ground-based follow-up observations to learn about the planet's atmosphere.
The star
system found so far researchers expect it may be useful in learning more about inflated planets.
Star system.
KELT-4 is a triple star system. KELT-4BC is a binary star system subcomponent of the triple, away from KELT-4A and the projected separation between KELT-4B and KELT-4C is .
See also.
- Gliese 667 Cc, a planet in a triple star system
- KELT-2Ab, a previous planet discovered by the KELT survey, in a binary system
- KELT
External links.
- KELT-North survey