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HD 142250 b

HR 5910 b, HIP 77900 b

Candidate extrasolar planet in Scorpius

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Proper NameNone
DesignationsHD 142250 b, HR 5910 b, HIP 77900 b
ClassificationProbable brown dwarf
Orbital PeriodNot known
Mean Distance from HR 5910496,515 million km
3,319 AU
Mass21 x Jupiter
DiameterNot known
Temperature2,507 K (2,234°C)
Parent starHR 5910 (HD 142250), blue main sequence star in Scorpius
Other planets in this systemNone

The bright star in this image is HR 5910 or HD 142250. Its companion object is probably a brown dwarf, pursuing an exceptionally distant orbit around the star. Its nature and distant orbit means that HD 142250 b is detectable as a distinct object here, a faint orb under the central reticle, slightly to the north of the primary star. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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