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HD 69830 c is a confirmed Neptune-class planet detected by measuring the radial-velocity motion of the K-type star HD 69830. It was announced in 2006 as the middle member of a three-planet system and travels around its star at about 0.19 astronomical units. Its orbital period is approximately 31.6 days, between the shorter period of planet b and the longer period of planet d.
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What kind of planet is HD 69830 c?
HD 69830 c is a confirmed Neptune-class exoplanet orbiting the K-type star HD 69830. It was announced in 2006 as the middle planet in a three-planet system.
How far is HD 69830 c from its star?
HD 69830 c travels at about 0.19 astronomical units from its host star. One astronomical unit is the average distance between Earth and the Sun.
How was HD 69830 c discovered?
Astronomers found it by measuring the radial-velocity motion of HD 69830. The planet's gravity causes the star to move slightly toward and away from Earth over time.
Is HD 69830 c the only planet around HD 69830?
No. It is the middle member of a three-planet system announced in 2006. The system also includes HD 69830 b and HD 69830 d.
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