HD 168746

HD 168746 is an 8th magnitude star in the constellation of Serpens. It is very similar to our Sun, a yellow dwarf star (spectral class G5 V). It is not visible to the unaided eye, but is easily visible with binoculars or a small telescope. In 2000 a planet was announced orbiting it.

HD 168746 b

HD 168746 b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star. It has a minimum mass about one fourth that of Jupiter, so it is most likely a low mass gas giant. It orbits very near the star in a so-called "torch orbit" completing one revolution in only about six and half days.

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