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How was HD 95086 b discovered?
HD 95086 b was directly imaged with the Very Large Telescope in 2013. Direct imaging captures light from the planet itself rather than relying on a repeated transit dip.
What type of planet is HD 95086 b?
It is a gas giant orbiting the young star HD 95086. Its discovery was notable because it was among the lowest-mass exoplanets directly imaged at that time.
How far away is HD 95086 b?
The HD 95086 system is about 300 light-years from Earth. The young age of the star helps direct-imaging instruments detect the planet because it is still relatively warm and bright.
Why is the age of HD 95086 important?
A young gas giant can glow strongly in infrared light from leftover formation heat. That makes HD 95086 b easier to image than an older, colder planet of similar mass.
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