Ukrainian astronomer discovers young gas giant exoplanet

The New Voice of Ukraine
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The exoplanet is similar to Jupiter in size, but several times more massive than it
The exoplanet is similar to Jupiter in size, but several times more massive than it

The giant exoplanet, named HD 114082 b, orbits a Sun-like star located approximately 310 light-years from Earth.

While its size matches Jupiter’s diameter, the mass of HD 114082 b is eight times that of Jupiter.

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“With an age of only 15 million years, this super-Jupiter is the youngest exoplanet of its kind for which astronomers have managed to determine its radius and mass,” says Zakhozhay.

“Compared to currently accepted models, HD 114082 b is about two to three times too dense for a young gas giant that is only 15 million years of age.”

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One year on HD 114082 b lasts 110 days.

This discovery will help astronomers refine their models and theories of gas giant formation in general.

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