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HD 212771 b / Victoriapeak
Discovery[1]
Discovered byJohnson et al.
Discovery siteKeck Observatory
Discovery date2010-03-17
Doppler spectroscopy
Orbital characteristics[2]
1.19±0.13 AU
Eccentricity0.076±0.051
380.7±1.4 d
2454920±52 JD
29±65 º
Semi-amplitude50.0±5.8 m/s
StarHD 212771
Physical characteristics[2]
Mass≥2.39±0.27 MJ

HD 212771 b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the G-type star HD 212771 approximately 364 light years away[3] in the constellation Aquarius.[1]

Nomenclature[edit]

HD 212771 b is named Victoriapeak. The name was selected in the NameExoWorlds campaign by Hong Kong, during the 100th anniversary of the IAU. It is named after the Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island. The host star HD 212771 is named Lionrock, after the Lion Rock.[4][5]

Properties[edit]

Orbit[edit]

HD 212771 b's orbit period and distance are similar to Earth's, with the values being 380 days and 1.19 AU respectively. It orbits in a nearly perfect circular orbit compared to long period gas giants.

Characteristics[edit]

Size comparison
Jupiter HD 212771 / Victoriapeak
Jupiter Exoplanet

Due to the unknown orbital parameters, the planets true mass is not known, with a minimum of 2.39 times Jupiter's mass. HD 212771 b's radius is unknown, so NASA's Eyes on Exoplanets gives an estimate of 1.18 times the radius.[6]

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