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HD 222582 b is a giant exoplanet orbiting the star HD 222582, a Sun-like star in the constellation Aquarius. It was discovered through radial-velocity measurements reported in 2000 by a team led by Steven Vogt using the Keck Observatory. The planet has a mass comparable to Jupiter and follows a highly eccentric orbit, with an eccentricity of about 0.76. Its orbit carries it between relatively close and distant positions from the host star.
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What is HD 222582 b?
HD 222582 b is a giant exoplanet orbiting the Sun-like star HD 222582 in the constellation Aquarius. Its mass is comparable to Jupiter's.
How was HD 222582 b discovered?
Astronomers detected HD 222582 b through radial-velocity measurements. The observations tracked the star's motion using the Keck Observatory.
When was HD 222582 b reported?
The discovery was reported in 2000 by a team led by Steven Vogt. It was one of the early giant exoplanets found with precise stellar-motion measurements.
Is HD 222582 b similar to Jupiter?
It is similar to Jupiter in that it is a giant planet with a comparable mass. That does not mean it has Jupiter's atmosphere, moons, or orbital distance.
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