Tag: observed 117 light-years from earth

An artist's rendering shows the planet HD 20782, the most eccentric planet ever known, passing its star in close orbit. SF State Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Stephen Kane is the lead author on a study detailing the planet's highly irregular orbit. Credit: NASA

HD 20782: A Highly ‘Eccentric’ Planet About 117 Light-Years From Earth – Observed

MessageToEagle.com | March 22, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – Astronomers have observed an extrasolar planet about 117 light-years from earth that boasts the most eccentric orbit yet seen. A team led by San Francisco State University