"Velocity curve" of mu Arae

The HARPS radial velocity measurements phase-folded with the orbital period of the newly found exoplanet (9.5 days). The measurements have been corrected from the effect of the two longer period companions. The semi-amplitude of the curve is less than 5 m/s! Coupled with the 9.5 days orbital period, this implies a minimum mass for the newly discovered planet of 14 times the mass of the Earth.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0427d
Type:Chart
Release date:25 August 2004
Related releases:eso0427
Size:879 x 645 px

About the Object

Name:mu Arae
Type:Milky Way : Star : Spectral Type : G
Category:Stars

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