23 Librae

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Planetary System : 23 Librae
Yellow Main Sequence Star

System Components
(Mass in Multiples of Jupiter's Mass)

23 Librae b
Eccentric Giant

Basic Data

Parent Star: 23 Librae (G5 V)
Discovery Status: Confirmed
Planet Type: Sulfur Giant, Eccentric
Habitability: Planet at inner edge of Habitable Zone at Mean Orbital Distance

Physical Data

Mass ( M sin i ): 1.58 Jupiters
Periastron Distance: 0.59 AU
Mean Distance: 0.78 AU
Apastron Distance: 0.96 AU
Orbital Period: 260 Days
Eccentricity: 0.24
Argument of Perihelion (omega): 356°

Inferred Properties

Average Angular Size of Star: 0.852°
Planet Appearance:
Yellowish H2SO4 clouds
Periastron Temp: 362 Kelvin
Mean Temp: 315 Kelvin
Apastron Temp: 283 Kelvin

Discovery Facts

Year Discovered: 1999
Detection Method: Doppler Spectroscopy
Discovered By: Marcy et al

Habitability Zones For Planetary Body 23 Librae (HD 134987)

Planetary Orbit Around 23 Librae (HD 134987)

Position In Libra