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HD 73526 b

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Discoverer(s)
  
Tinney et al.

Discovery date
  
Jun 13, 2002

Discovery status
  
Published

HD 73526 b is an extrasolar planet orbiting about 61 million miles (0.66 AU) away from its parent star. This planet is more massive than Jupiter in the Solar System, so is most likely a gas giant. Based on its orbit and the stellar luminosity, the planet probably receives insolation 61% that of Mercury.

References

HD 73526 b Wikipedia