The orbits of the planet and stars in the HD 131399 system

This graphic shows the orbit of the planet in the HD 131399 system (red line) and the orbits of the stars (blue lines). The planet orbits the brightest star in the system, HD 131399A.

Edit (19 April 2022): Observations conducted over the past few years have revealed that the object identified as HD 131399Ab is not a planet, but rather a background star.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso1624c
Type:Artwork
Release date:7 July 2016, 20:00
Related releases:eso1624
Size:5000 x 3125 px

About the Object

Name:HD 131399Ab
Type:Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Planetary System
Distance:300 light years
Category:Exoplanets

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